Finding the Third Proportional to 243,824 and 365,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,824 and 365,736 is: 548,604
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,824 : 365,736 = 365,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,824/365,736 = 365,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,824x = 365,736 × 365,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,824x = 133,762,821,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,762,821,696/243,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,604
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