Finding the Third Proportional to 243,662 and 376,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,662 and 376,561 is: 581,946.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,662 : 376,561 = 376,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,662/376,561 = 376,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,662x = 376,561 × 376,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,662x = 141,798,186,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,798,186,721/243,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,946.25
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