Finding the Third Proportional to 244,368 and 357,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,368 and 357,816 is: 523,932.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,368 : 357,816 = 357,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,368/357,816 = 357,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,368x = 357,816 × 357,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,368x = 128,032,289,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,032,289,856/244,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,932.31
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