Finding the Third Proportional to 243,586 and 382,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,586 and 382,207 is: 599,715.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,586 : 382,207 = 382,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,586/382,207 = 382,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,586x = 382,207 × 382,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,586x = 146,082,190,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,082,190,849/243,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,715.05
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