Finding the Third Proportional to 244,946 and 374,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,946 and 374,709 is: 573,215.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,946 : 374,709 = 374,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,946/374,709 = 374,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,946x = 374,709 × 374,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,946x = 140,406,834,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,406,834,681/244,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,215.46
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