Finding the Third Proportional to 243,660 and 365,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,660 and 365,490 is: 548,235
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,660 : 365,490 = 365,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,660/365,490 = 365,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,660x = 365,490 × 365,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,660x = 133,582,940,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,582,940,100/243,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,235
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