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