Finding the Third Proportional to 243,892 and 375,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,892 and 375,347 is: 577,654.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,892 : 375,347 = 375,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,892/375,347 = 375,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,892x = 375,347 × 375,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,892x = 140,885,370,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,885,370,409/243,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,654.74
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