Finding the Third Proportional to 245,368 and 359,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,368 and 359,951 is: 528,042.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,368 : 359,951 = 359,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,368/359,951 = 359,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,368x = 359,951 × 359,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,368x = 129,564,722,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,564,722,401/245,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,042.46
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