Finding the Third Proportional to 243,865 and 375,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,865 and 375,127 is: 577,041.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,865 : 375,127 = 375,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,865/375,127 = 375,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,865x = 375,127 × 375,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,865x = 140,720,266,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,720,266,129/243,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,041.67
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