Finding the Third Proportional to 244,510 and 374,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,510 and 374,030 is: 572,158.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,510 : 374,030 = 374,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,510/374,030 = 374,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,510x = 374,030 × 374,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,510x = 139,898,440,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,898,440,900/244,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,158.36
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