Finding the Third Proportional to 245,331 and 359,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,331 and 359,919 is: 528,028.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,331 : 359,919 = 359,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,331/359,919 = 359,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,331x = 359,919 × 359,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,331x = 129,541,686,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,541,686,561/245,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,028.20
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