Finding the Third Proportional to 244,134 and 365,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,134 and 365,960 is: 548,578.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,134 : 365,960 = 365,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,134/365,960 = 365,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,134x = 365,960 × 365,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,134x = 133,926,721,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,926,721,600/244,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,578.74
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