Finding the Third Proportional to 245,216 and 374,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,216 and 374,952 is: 573,327.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,216 : 374,952 = 374,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,216/374,952 = 374,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,216x = 374,952 × 374,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,216x = 140,589,002,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,589,002,304/245,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,327.20
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