Finding the Third Proportional to 104,064 and 245,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,064 and 245,376 is: 578,580.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,064 : 245,376 = 245,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,064/245,376 = 245,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,064x = 245,376 × 245,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,064x = 60,209,381,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,209,381,376/104,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 578,580.31
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