Finding the Third Proportional to 244,878.19 and 378,399.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,878.19 and 378,399.09 is: 584,722.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,878.19 : 378,399.09 = 378,399.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,878.19/378,399.09 = 378,399.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,878.19x = 378,399.09 × 378,399.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,878.19x = 143,185,874,150.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,185,874,150.82/244,878.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,722.86
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