Finding the Third Proportional to 244,257 and 348,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,257 and 348,646 is: 497,648.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,257 : 348,646 = 348,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,257/348,646 = 348,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,257x = 348,646 × 348,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,257x = 121,554,033,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,554,033,316/244,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,648.11
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