Finding the Third Proportional to 243,810 and 365,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,810 and 365,715 is: 548,572.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,810 : 365,715 = 365,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,810/365,715 = 365,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,810x = 365,715 × 365,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,810x = 133,747,461,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,747,461,225/243,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,572.50
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