Finding the Third Proportional to 243,388 and 534,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,388 and 534,728 is: 1,174,807.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,388 : 534,728 = 534,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,388/534,728 = 534,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,388x = 534,728 × 534,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,388x = 285,934,033,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,934,033,984/243,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,174,807.44
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