Finding the Third Proportional to 244,653 and 378,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,653 and 378,114 is: 584,379.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,653 : 378,114 = 378,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,653/378,114 = 378,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,653x = 378,114 × 378,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,653x = 142,970,196,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,970,196,996/244,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,379.50
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