Finding the Third Proportional to 244,932 and 374,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,932 and 374,670 is: 573,128.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,932 : 374,670 = 374,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,932/374,670 = 374,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,932x = 374,670 × 374,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,932x = 140,377,608,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,377,608,900/244,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,128.90
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