Finding the Third Proportional to 245,115 and 334,167.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,115 and 334,167.75 is: 455,574.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,115 : 334,167.75 = 334,167.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,115/334,167.75 = 334,167.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,115x = 334,167.75 × 334,167.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,115x = 111,668,085,140.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,668,085,140.06/245,115 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,574.26
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