Finding the Third Proportional to 244,422 and 371,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,422 and 371,322 is: 564,106.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,422 : 371,322 = 371,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,422/371,322 = 371,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,422x = 371,322 × 371,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,422x = 137,880,027,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,880,027,684/244,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,106.45
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