Finding the Third Proportional to 244,402 and 369,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,402 and 369,062 is: 557,306.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,402 : 369,062 = 369,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,402/369,062 = 369,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,402x = 369,062 × 369,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,402x = 136,206,759,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,206,759,844/244,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,306.24
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