Finding the Third Proportional to 244,543.50 and 375,927.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,543.50 and 375,927.75 is: 577,899.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,543.50 : 375,927.75 = 375,927.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,543.50/375,927.75 = 375,927.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,543.50x = 375,927.75 × 375,927.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,543.50x = 141,321,673,220.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,321,673,220.06/244,543.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,899.94
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