Finding the Third Proportional to 144,624 and 337,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,624 and 337,880 is: 789,377.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,624 : 337,880 = 337,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,624/337,880 = 337,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,624x = 337,880 × 337,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,624x = 114,162,894,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,162,894,400/144,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,377.24
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