Finding the Third Proportional to 244,608 and 376,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,608 and 376,704 is: 580,135.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,608 : 376,704 = 376,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,608/376,704 = 376,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,608x = 376,704 × 376,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,608x = 141,905,903,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,905,903,616/244,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,135.99
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