Finding the Third Proportional to 243,414 and 355,702.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,414 and 355,702.50 is: 519,790.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,414 : 355,702.50 = 355,702.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,414/355,702.50 = 355,702.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,414x = 355,702.50 × 355,702.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,414x = 126,524,268,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,524,268,506.25/243,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,790.43
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