Finding the Third Proportional to 244,884.50 and 378,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,884.50 and 378,409 is: 584,738.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,884.50 : 378,409 = 378,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,884.50/378,409 = 378,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,884.50x = 378,409 × 378,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,884.50x = 143,193,371,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,193,371,281/244,884.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,738.40
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