Finding the Third Proportional to 243,766 and 372,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,766 and 372,129 is: 568,085.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,766 : 372,129 = 372,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,766/372,129 = 372,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,766x = 372,129 × 372,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,766x = 138,479,992,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,479,992,641/243,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,085.76
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