Finding the Third Proportional to 245,181.75 and 374,907.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,181.75 and 374,907.75 is: 573,271.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,181.75 : 374,907.75 = 374,907.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,181.75/374,907.75 = 374,907.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,181.75x = 374,907.75 × 374,907.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,181.75x = 140,555,821,010.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,555,821,010.06/245,181.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,271.95
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