Finding the Third Proportional to 244,152 and 365,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,152 and 365,988 is: 548,622.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,152 : 365,988 = 365,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,152/365,988 = 365,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,152x = 365,988 × 365,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,152x = 133,947,216,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,947,216,144/244,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,622.24
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