Finding the Third Proportional to 244,694.25 and 374,361.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,694.25 and 374,361.75 is: 572,742.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,694.25 : 374,361.75 = 374,361.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,694.25/374,361.75 = 374,361.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,694.25x = 374,361.75 × 374,361.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,694.25x = 140,146,719,863.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,146,719,863.06/244,694.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,742.19
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