Finding the Third Proportional to 244,074 and 369,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,074 and 369,552 is: 559,538.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,074 : 369,552 = 369,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,074/369,552 = 369,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,074x = 369,552 × 369,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,074x = 136,568,680,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,568,680,704/244,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,538.01
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