Finding the Third Proportional to 244,882.13 and 378,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,882.13 and 378,405 is: 584,731.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,882.13 : 378,405 = 378,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,882.13/378,405 = 378,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,882.13x = 378,405 × 378,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,882.13x = 143,190,344,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,190,344,025/244,882.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,731.71
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