Finding the Third Proportional to 243,778 and 365,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,778 and 365,667 is: 548,500.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,778 : 365,667 = 365,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,778/365,667 = 365,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,778x = 365,667 × 365,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,778x = 133,712,354,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,712,354,889/243,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,500.50
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