Finding the Third Proportional to 244,386 and 357,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,386 and 357,804 is: 523,858.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,386 : 357,804 = 357,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,386/357,804 = 357,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,386x = 357,804 × 357,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,386x = 128,023,702,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,023,702,416/244,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,858.58
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