Finding the Third Proportional to 244,656 and 344,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,656 and 344,532 is: 485,180.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,656 : 344,532 = 344,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,656/344,532 = 344,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,656x = 344,532 × 344,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,656x = 118,702,299,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,702,299,024/244,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,180.41
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