Finding the Third Proportional to 243,808 and 365,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,808 and 365,712 is: 548,568
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,808 : 365,712 = 365,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,808/365,712 = 365,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,808x = 365,712 × 365,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,808x = 133,745,266,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,745,266,944/243,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,568
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