Finding the Third Proportional to 243,358 and 363,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,358 and 363,014 is: 541,503.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,358 : 363,014 = 363,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,358/363,014 = 363,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,358x = 363,014 × 363,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,358x = 131,779,164,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,779,164,196/243,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,503.32
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