Finding the Third Proportional to 243,417 and 355,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,417 and 355,707 is: 519,797.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,417 : 355,707 = 355,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,417/355,707 = 355,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,417x = 355,707 × 355,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,417x = 126,527,469,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,527,469,849/243,417 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,797.18
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