Finding the Third Proportional to 245,344 and 359,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,344 and 359,936 is: 528,050.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,344 : 359,936 = 359,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,344/359,936 = 359,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,344x = 359,936 × 359,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,344x = 129,553,924,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,553,924,096/245,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,050.10
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