Finding the Third Proportional to 244,496 and 374,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,496 and 374,009 is: 572,126.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,496 : 374,009 = 374,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,496/374,009 = 374,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,496x = 374,009 × 374,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,496x = 139,882,732,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,882,732,081/244,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,126.87
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