Finding the Third Proportional to 245,316 and 573,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,316 and 573,274 is: 1,339,672.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,316 : 573,274 = 573,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,316/573,274 = 573,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,316x = 573,274 × 573,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,316x = 328,643,079,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,643,079,076/245,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,339,672.42
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