Finding the Third Proportional to 244,934.75 and 371,093.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,934.75 and 371,093.75 is: 562,233.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,934.75 : 371,093.75 = 371,093.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,934.75/371,093.75 = 371,093.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,934.75x = 371,093.75 × 371,093.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,934.75x = 137,710,571,289.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,710,571,289.06/244,934.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,233.70
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