Finding the Third Proportional to 244,424 and 371,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,424 and 371,325 is: 564,110.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,424 : 371,325 = 371,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,424/371,325 = 371,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,424x = 371,325 × 371,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,424x = 137,882,255,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,882,255,625/244,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,110.95
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