Finding the Third Proportional to 104,004 and 245,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,004 and 245,430 is: 579,168.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,004 : 245,430 = 245,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,004/245,430 = 245,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,004x = 245,430 × 245,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,004x = 60,235,884,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,235,884,900/104,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,168.93
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