Finding the Third Proportional to 162,048 and 245,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,048 and 245,310 is: 371,352.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,048 : 245,310 = 245,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,048/245,310 = 245,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,048x = 245,310 × 245,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,048x = 60,176,996,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,176,996,100/162,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,352.91
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