Finding the Third Proportional to 245,056 and 390,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,056 and 390,192 is: 621,285.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,056 : 390,192 = 390,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,056/390,192 = 390,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,056x = 390,192 × 390,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,056x = 152,249,796,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,249,796,864/245,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,285.73
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