Finding the Third Proportional to 244,614 and 389,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,614 and 389,156 is: 619,107.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,614 : 389,156 = 389,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,614/389,156 = 389,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,614x = 389,156 × 389,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,614x = 151,442,392,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,442,392,336/244,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,107.62
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