Finding the Third Proportional to 244,252.50 and 388,545.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,252.50 and 388,545.75 is: 618,080.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,252.50 : 388,545.75 = 388,545.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,252.50/388,545.75 = 388,545.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,252.50x = 388,545.75 × 388,545.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,252.50x = 150,967,799,843.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,967,799,843.06/244,252.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,080.88
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