Finding the Third Proportional to 244,568 and 369,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,568 and 369,318 is: 557,700.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,568 : 369,318 = 369,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,568/369,318 = 369,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,568x = 369,318 × 369,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,568x = 136,395,785,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,395,785,124/244,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,700.86
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