Finding the Third Proportional to 245,176 and 374,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,176 and 374,898 is: 573,255.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,176 : 374,898 = 374,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,176/374,898 = 374,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,176x = 374,898 × 374,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,176x = 140,548,510,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,548,510,404/245,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,255.58
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