Finding the Third Proportional to 244,710 and 344,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,710 and 344,610 is: 485,293.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,710 : 344,610 = 344,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,710/344,610 = 344,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,710x = 344,610 × 344,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,710x = 118,756,052,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,756,052,100/244,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,293.01
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