Finding the Third Proportional to 244,620 and 389,164.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,620 and 389,164.50 is: 619,119.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,620 : 389,164.50 = 389,164.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,620/389,164.50 = 389,164.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,620x = 389,164.50 × 389,164.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,620x = 151,449,008,060.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,449,008,060.25/244,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,119.48
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