Finding the Third Proportional to 245,224 and 374,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,224 and 374,964 is: 573,345.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,224 : 374,964 = 374,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,224/374,964 = 374,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,224x = 374,964 × 374,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,224x = 140,598,001,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,598,001,296/245,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,345.19
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