Finding the Third Proportional to 244,082 and 366,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,082 and 366,830 is: 551,307.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,082 : 366,830 = 366,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,082/366,830 = 366,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,082x = 366,830 × 366,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,082x = 134,564,248,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,564,248,900/244,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,307.55
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