Finding the Third Proportional to 243,670 and 365,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,670 and 365,506 is: 548,260.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,670 : 365,506 = 365,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,670/365,506 = 365,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,670x = 365,506 × 365,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,670x = 133,594,636,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,594,636,036/243,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,260.50
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