Finding the Third Proportional to 244,898 and 378,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,898 and 378,267 is: 584,267.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,898 : 378,267 = 378,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,898/378,267 = 378,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,898x = 378,267 × 378,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,898x = 143,085,923,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,085,923,289/244,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,267.42
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