Finding the Third Proportional to 244,722 and 378,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,722 and 378,177 is: 584,409.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,722 : 378,177 = 378,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,722/378,177 = 378,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,722x = 378,177 × 378,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,722x = 143,017,843,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,017,843,329/244,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,409.43
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