Finding the Third Proportional to 243,408 and 354,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,408 and 354,312 is: 515,747.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,408 : 354,312 = 354,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,408/354,312 = 354,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,408x = 354,312 × 354,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,408x = 125,536,993,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,536,993,344/243,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,747.20
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