Finding the Third Proportional to 244,506 and 374,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,506 and 374,025 is: 572,152.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,506 : 374,025 = 374,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,506/374,025 = 374,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,506x = 374,025 × 374,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,506x = 139,894,700,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,894,700,625/244,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,152.42
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