Finding the Third Proportional to 244,488 and 389,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,488 and 389,030 is: 619,025.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,488 : 389,030 = 389,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,488/389,030 = 389,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,488x = 389,030 × 389,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,488x = 151,344,340,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,344,340,900/244,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,025.64
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