Finding the Third Proportional to 243,912 and 380,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 243,912 and 380,136 is: 592,440.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,912 : 380,136 = 380,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,912/380,136 = 380,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,912x = 380,136 × 380,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,912x = 144,503,378,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,503,378,496/243,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,440.63
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