Finding the Third Proportional to 243,562.50 and 364,353.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,562.50 and 364,353.75 is: 545,049.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,562.50 : 364,353.75 = 364,353.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,562.50/364,353.75 = 364,353.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,562.50x = 364,353.75 × 364,353.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,562.50x = 132,753,655,139.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,753,655,139.06/243,562.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,049.65
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