Finding the Third Proportional to 244,026 and 370,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,026 and 370,737 is: 563,242.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,026 : 370,737 = 370,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,026/370,737 = 370,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,026x = 370,737 × 370,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,026x = 137,445,923,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,445,923,169/244,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,242.95
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