Finding the Third Proportional to 243,387 and 363,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,387 and 363,054 is: 541,558.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,387 : 363,054 = 363,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,387/363,054 = 363,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,387x = 363,054 × 363,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,387x = 131,808,206,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,808,206,916/243,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,558.12
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