Finding the Third Proportional to 244,885 and 378,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,885 and 378,410 is: 584,740.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,885 : 378,410 = 378,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,885/378,410 = 378,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,885x = 378,410 × 378,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,885x = 143,194,128,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,194,128,100/244,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,740.30
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