Finding the Third Proportional to 245,059 and 374,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,059 and 374,798 is: 573,223.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,059 : 374,798 = 374,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,059/374,798 = 374,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,059x = 374,798 × 374,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,059x = 140,473,540,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,473,540,804/245,059 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,223.35
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