Finding the Third Proportional to 244,626 and 374,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,626 and 374,232 is: 572,504.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,626 : 374,232 = 374,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,626/374,232 = 374,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,626x = 374,232 × 374,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,626x = 140,049,589,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,049,589,824/244,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,504.93
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