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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,326 and 363,981

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,326 and 363,981 is: 544,463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,326 : 363,981 = 363,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,326/363,981 = 363,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,326x = 363,981 × 363,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,326x = 132,482,168,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,482,168,361/243,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,463.68

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