Finding the Third Proportional to 244,881 and 374,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,881 and 374,571 is: 572,945.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,881 : 374,571 = 374,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,881/374,571 = 374,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,881x = 374,571 × 374,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,881x = 140,303,434,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,303,434,041/244,881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,945.37
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