Finding the Third Proportional to 243,510 and 364,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,510 and 364,275 is: 544,931.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,510 : 364,275 = 364,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,510/364,275 = 364,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,510x = 364,275 × 364,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,510x = 132,696,275,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,696,275,625/243,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,931.52
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