Finding the Third Proportional to 243,344 and 356,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,344 and 356,608 is: 522,590.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,344 : 356,608 = 356,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,344/356,608 = 356,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,344x = 356,608 × 356,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,344x = 127,169,265,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,169,265,664/243,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,590.51
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