Finding the Third Proportional to 243,864 and 366,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,864 and 366,444 is: 550,639.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,864 : 366,444 = 366,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,864/366,444 = 366,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,864x = 366,444 × 366,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,864x = 134,281,205,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,281,205,136/243,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,639.72
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