Finding the Third Proportional to 244,715 and 344,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,715 and 344,617 is: 485,302.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,715 : 344,617 = 344,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,715/344,617 = 344,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,715x = 344,617 × 344,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,715x = 118,760,876,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,760,876,689/244,715 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,302.81
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