Finding the Third Proportional to 245,072 and 374,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,072 and 374,817 is: 573,251.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,072 : 374,817 = 374,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,072/374,817 = 374,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,072x = 374,817 × 374,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,072x = 140,487,783,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,487,783,489/245,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,251.06
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