Finding the Third Proportional to 245,433 and 360,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,433 and 360,069 is: 528,248.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,433 : 360,069 = 360,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,433/360,069 = 360,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,433x = 360,069 × 360,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,433x = 129,649,684,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,649,684,761/245,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,248.79
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