Finding the Third Proportional to 244,736 and 376,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,736 and 376,448 is: 579,044.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,736 : 376,448 = 376,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,736/376,448 = 376,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,736x = 376,448 × 376,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,736x = 141,713,096,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,713,096,704/244,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,044.75
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