Finding the Third Proportional to 243,776 and 365,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,776 and 365,664 is: 548,496
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,776 : 365,664 = 365,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,776/365,664 = 365,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,776x = 365,664 × 365,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,776x = 133,710,160,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,710,160,896/243,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,496
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