Finding the Third Proportional to 243,664 and 375,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,664 and 375,011 is: 577,160.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,664 : 375,011 = 375,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,664/375,011 = 375,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,664x = 375,011 × 375,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,664x = 140,633,250,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,633,250,121/243,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,160.56
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