Finding the Third Proportional to 243,588 and 364,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,588 and 364,152 is: 544,389.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,588 : 364,152 = 364,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,588/364,152 = 364,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,588x = 364,152 × 364,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,588x = 132,606,679,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,606,679,104/243,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,389.21
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