Finding the Third Proportional to 244,944 and 353,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,944 and 353,160 is: 509,185.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,944 : 353,160 = 353,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,944/353,160 = 353,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,944x = 353,160 × 353,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,944x = 124,721,985,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,721,985,600/244,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,185.71
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