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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,387 : 363,054 = 363,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,387/363,054 = 363,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,387x = 363,054 × 363,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,387x = 131,808,206,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,808,206,916/243,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,558.12

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