Finding the Third Proportional to 244,080 and 373,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,080 and 373,896 is: 572,755.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,080 : 373,896 = 373,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,080/373,896 = 373,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,080x = 373,896 × 373,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,080x = 139,798,218,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,798,218,816/244,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,755.73
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