Finding the Third Proportional to 245,344 and 365,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,344 and 365,420 is: 544,263.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,344 : 365,420 = 365,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,344/365,420 = 365,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,344x = 365,420 × 365,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,344x = 133,531,776,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,531,776,400/245,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,263.47
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