Finding the Third Proportional to 244,612 and 374,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,612 and 374,213 is: 572,479.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,612 : 374,213 = 374,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,612/374,213 = 374,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,612x = 374,213 × 374,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,612x = 140,035,369,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,035,369,369/244,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,479.56
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