Finding the Third Proportional to 243,654 and 365,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,654 and 365,481 is: 548,221.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,654 : 365,481 = 365,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,654/365,481 = 365,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,654x = 365,481 × 365,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,654x = 133,576,361,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,576,361,361/243,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,221.50
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