Finding the Third Proportional to 245,306 and 359,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,306 and 359,881 is: 527,970.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,306 : 359,881 = 359,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,306/359,881 = 359,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,306x = 359,881 × 359,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,306x = 129,514,334,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,514,334,161/245,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,970.51
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