Finding the Third Proportional to 244,508 and 374,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,508 and 374,028 is: 572,156.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,508 : 374,028 = 374,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,508/374,028 = 374,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,508x = 374,028 × 374,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,508x = 139,896,944,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,896,944,784/244,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,156.92
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