Finding the Third Proportional to 243,704 and 326,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,704 and 326,001 is: 436,089.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,704 : 326,001 = 326,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,704/326,001 = 326,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,704x = 326,001 × 326,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,704x = 106,276,652,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,276,652,001/243,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,089.08
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