Finding the Third Proportional to 244,782 and 374,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,782 and 374,436 is: 572,764.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,782 : 374,436 = 374,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,782/374,436 = 374,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,782x = 374,436 × 374,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,782x = 140,202,318,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,202,318,096/244,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,764.00
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