Finding the Third Proportional to 245,168.44 and 371,420.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,168.44 and 371,420.44 is: 562,687.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,168.44 : 371,420.44 = 371,420.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,168.44/371,420.44 = 371,420.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,168.44x = 371,420.44 × 371,420.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,168.44x = 137,953,141,392.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,953,141,392.69/245,168.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,687.20
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