Finding the Third Proportional to 245,432 and 360,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,432 and 360,066 is: 528,242.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,432 : 360,066 = 360,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,432/360,066 = 360,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,432x = 360,066 × 360,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,432x = 129,647,524,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,647,524,356/245,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,242.14
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