Finding the Third Proportional to 244,609.50 and 374,209.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,609.50 and 374,209.50 is: 572,474.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,609.50 : 374,209.50 = 374,209.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,609.50/374,209.50 = 374,209.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,609.50x = 374,209.50 × 374,209.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,609.50x = 140,032,749,890.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,032,749,890.25/244,609.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,474.70
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