Finding the Third Proportional to 244,614 and 374,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,614 and 374,216 is: 572,484.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,614 : 374,216 = 374,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,614/374,216 = 374,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,614x = 374,216 × 374,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,614x = 140,037,614,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,037,614,656/244,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,484.06
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