Finding the Third Proportional to 243,816 and 323,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,816 and 323,610 is: 429,518.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,816 : 323,610 = 323,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,816/323,610 = 323,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,816x = 323,610 × 323,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,816x = 104,723,432,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,723,432,100/243,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,518.29
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