Finding the Third Proportional to 244,996 and 367,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 244,996 and 367,496 is: 551,247.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,996 : 367,496 = 367,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,996/367,496 = 367,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,996x = 367,496 × 367,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,996x = 135,053,310,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,053,310,016/244,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,247.00
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