Finding the Third Proportional to 244,912 and 378,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,912 and 378,292 is: 584,311.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,912 : 378,292 = 378,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,912/378,292 = 378,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,912x = 378,292 × 378,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,912x = 143,104,837,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,104,837,264/244,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,311.25
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