Finding the Third Proportional to 245,160 and 346,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,160 and 346,908 is: 490,884.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,160 : 346,908 = 346,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,160/346,908 = 346,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,160x = 346,908 × 346,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,160x = 120,345,160,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,345,160,464/245,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,884.16
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