Finding the Third Proportional to 243,337 and 325,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,337 and 325,501 is: 435,408.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,337 : 325,501 = 325,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,337/325,501 = 325,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,337x = 325,501 × 325,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,337x = 105,950,901,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,950,901,001/243,337 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,408.10
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