Finding the Third Proportional to 243,677 and 356,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,677 and 356,011 is: 520,130.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,677 : 356,011 = 356,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,677/356,011 = 356,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,677x = 356,011 × 356,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,677x = 126,743,832,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,743,832,121/243,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,130.47
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