Finding the Third Proportional to 174,216 and 245,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,216 and 245,342 is: 345,506.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,216 : 245,342 = 245,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,216/245,342 = 245,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,216x = 245,342 × 245,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,216x = 60,192,696,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,192,696,964/174,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,506.14
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