Finding the Third Proportional to 245,366 and 359,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,366 and 359,948 is: 528,037.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,366 : 359,948 = 359,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,366/359,948 = 359,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,366x = 359,948 × 359,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,366x = 129,562,562,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,562,562,704/245,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,037.96
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