Finding the Third Proportional to 243,648 and 364,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,648 and 364,464 is: 545,188.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,648 : 364,464 = 364,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,648/364,464 = 364,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,648x = 364,464 × 364,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,648x = 132,834,007,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,834,007,296/243,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,188.17
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