Finding the Third Proportional to 244,680 and 374,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,680 and 374,334 is: 572,690.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,680 : 374,334 = 374,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,680/374,334 = 374,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,680x = 374,334 × 374,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,680x = 140,125,943,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,125,943,556/244,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,690.63
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