Finding the Third Proportional to 243,344 and 325,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,344 and 325,504 is: 435,403.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,344 : 325,504 = 325,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,344/325,504 = 325,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,344x = 325,504 × 325,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,344x = 105,952,854,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,952,854,016/243,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,403.60
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