Finding the Third Proportional to 244,016 and 447,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,016 and 447,532 is: 820,785.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,016 : 447,532 = 447,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,016/447,532 = 447,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,016x = 447,532 × 447,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,016x = 200,284,891,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,284,891,024/244,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,785.90
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