Finding the Third Proportional to 243,810 and 323,505.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,810 and 323,505.75 is: 429,252.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,810 : 323,505.75 = 323,505.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,810/323,505.75 = 323,505.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,810x = 323,505.75 × 323,505.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,810x = 104,655,970,283.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,655,970,283.06/243,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,252.16
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