Finding the Third Proportional to 244,624 and 369,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,624 and 369,400 is: 557,820.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,624 : 369,400 = 369,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,624/369,400 = 369,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,624x = 369,400 × 369,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,624x = 136,456,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,456,360,000/244,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,820.82
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