Finding the Third Proportional to 244,674 and 537,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,674 and 537,462 is: 1,180,613.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,674 : 537,462 = 537,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,674/537,462 = 537,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,674x = 537,462 × 537,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,674x = 288,865,401,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,865,401,444/244,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,180,613.39
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