Finding the Third Proportional to 244,140 and 365,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,140 and 365,969 is: 548,592.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,140 : 365,969 = 365,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,140/365,969 = 365,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,140x = 365,969 × 365,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,140x = 133,933,308,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,933,308,961/244,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,592.24
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