Finding the Third Proportional to 244,288 and 348,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,288 and 348,680 is: 497,682.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,288 : 348,680 = 348,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,288/348,680 = 348,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,288x = 348,680 × 348,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,288x = 121,577,742,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,577,742,400/244,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,682.01
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