Finding the Third Proportional to 244,682 and 362,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,682 and 362,475 is: 536,975.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,682 : 362,475 = 362,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,682/362,475 = 362,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,682x = 362,475 × 362,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,682x = 131,388,125,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,388,125,625/244,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,975.04
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