Finding the Third Proportional to 244,663 and 537,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,663 and 537,439 is: 1,180,565.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,663 : 537,439 = 537,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,663/537,439 = 537,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,663x = 537,439 × 537,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,663x = 288,840,678,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,840,678,721/244,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,180,565.43
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