Finding the Third Proportional to 245,348 and 365,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,348 and 365,426 is: 544,272.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,348 : 365,426 = 365,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,348/365,426 = 365,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,348x = 365,426 × 365,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,348x = 133,536,161,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,536,161,476/245,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,272.47
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