Finding the Third Proportional to 244,752 and 376,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,752 and 376,472 is: 579,080.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,752 : 376,472 = 376,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,752/376,472 = 376,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,752x = 376,472 × 376,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,752x = 141,731,166,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,731,166,784/244,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,080.73
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