Finding the Third Proportional to 243,776 and 370,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,776 and 370,368 is: 562,698.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,776 : 370,368 = 370,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,776/370,368 = 370,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,776x = 370,368 × 370,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,776x = 137,172,455,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,172,455,424/243,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,698.77
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