Finding the Third Proportional to 244,622 and 374,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,622 and 374,226 is: 572,495.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,622 : 374,226 = 374,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,622/374,226 = 374,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,622x = 374,226 × 374,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,622x = 140,045,099,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,045,099,076/244,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,495.93
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