Finding the Third Proportional to 243,656 and 365,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,656 and 365,484 is: 548,226
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,656 : 365,484 = 365,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,656/365,484 = 365,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,656x = 365,484 × 365,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,656x = 133,578,554,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,578,554,256/243,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,226
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