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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,366 and 363,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,366 and 363,023 is: 541,512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,366 : 363,023 = 363,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,366/363,023 = 363,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,366x = 363,023 × 363,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,366x = 131,785,698,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,785,698,529/243,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,512.37

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