Finding the Third Proportional to 245,063 and 374,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,063 and 374,804 is: 573,232.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,063 : 374,804 = 374,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,063/374,804 = 374,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,063x = 374,804 × 374,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,063x = 140,478,038,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,478,038,416/245,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,232.35
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