Finding the Third Proportional to 244,143 and 373,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,143 and 373,251 is: 570,634.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,143 : 373,251 = 373,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,143/373,251 = 373,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,143x = 373,251 × 373,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,143x = 139,316,309,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,316,309,001/244,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,634.05
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