Finding the Third Proportional to 243,336 and 364,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,336 and 364,030 is: 544,587.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,336 : 364,030 = 364,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,336/364,030 = 364,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,336x = 364,030 × 364,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,336x = 132,517,840,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,517,840,900/243,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,587.90
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