Finding the Third Proportional to 243,584 and 365,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,584 and 365,376 is: 548,064
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,584 : 365,376 = 365,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,584/365,376 = 365,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,584x = 365,376 × 365,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,584x = 133,499,621,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,499,621,376/243,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,064
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