Finding the Third Proportional to 245,376 and 347,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,376 and 347,964 is: 493,442.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,376 : 347,964 = 347,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,376/347,964 = 347,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,376x = 347,964 × 347,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,376x = 121,078,945,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,078,945,296/245,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,442.49
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