Finding the Third Proportional to 245,304 and 369,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,304 and 369,171 is: 555,585.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,304 : 369,171 = 369,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,304/369,171 = 369,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,304x = 369,171 × 369,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,304x = 136,287,227,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,287,227,241/245,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,585.02
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