Finding the Third Proportional to 244,748 and 502,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,748 and 502,672 is: 1,032,405.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,748 : 502,672 = 502,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,748/502,672 = 502,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,748x = 502,672 × 502,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,748x = 252,679,139,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,679,139,584/244,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032,405.33
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