Finding the Third Proportional to 244,200 and 348,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,200 and 348,548 is: 497,484.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,200 : 348,548 = 348,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,200/348,548 = 348,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,200x = 348,548 × 348,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,200x = 121,485,708,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,485,708,304/244,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,484.47
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