Finding the Third Proportional to 245,354 and 369,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,354 and 369,260 is: 555,739.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,354 : 369,260 = 369,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,354/369,260 = 369,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,354x = 369,260 × 369,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,354x = 136,352,947,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,352,947,600/245,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,739.66
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