Finding the Third Proportional to 244,493 and 374,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,493 and 374,004 is: 572,118.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,493 : 374,004 = 374,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,493/374,004 = 374,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,493x = 374,004 × 374,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,493x = 139,878,992,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,878,992,016/244,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,118.60
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