Finding the Third Proportional to 245,362.50 and 347,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,362.50 and 347,949 is: 493,427.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,362.50 : 347,949 = 347,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,362.50/347,949 = 347,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,362.50x = 347,949 × 347,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,362.50x = 121,068,506,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,068,506,601/245,362.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,427.10
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