Finding the Third Proportional to 243,853.50 and 323,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,853.50 and 323,649 is: 429,555.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,853.50 : 323,649 = 323,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,853.50/323,649 = 323,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,853.50x = 323,649 × 323,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,853.50x = 104,748,675,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,748,675,201/243,853.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,555.76
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