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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,584 and 382,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,584 and 382,204 is: 599,710.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,584 : 382,204 = 382,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,584/382,204 = 382,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,584x = 382,204 × 382,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,584x = 146,079,897,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,079,897,616/243,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,710.56

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