Finding the Third Proportional to 244,658 and 374,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,658 and 374,763 is: 574,055.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,658 : 374,763 = 374,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,658/374,763 = 374,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,658x = 374,763 × 374,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,658x = 140,447,306,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,447,306,169/244,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,055.65
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