Finding the Third Proportional to 245,160 and 385,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,160 and 385,236 is: 605,346.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,160 : 385,236 = 385,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,160/385,236 = 385,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,160x = 385,236 × 385,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,160x = 148,406,775,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,406,775,696/245,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,346.61
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