Finding the Third Proportional to 244,341 and 357,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,341 and 357,777 is: 523,875.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,341 : 357,777 = 357,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,341/357,777 = 357,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,341x = 357,777 × 357,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,341x = 128,004,381,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,004,381,729/244,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,875.98
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