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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,650 and 365,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,650 and 365,475 is: 548,212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,650 : 365,475 = 365,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,650/365,475 = 365,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,650x = 365,475 × 365,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,650x = 133,571,975,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,571,975,625/243,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,212.50

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