Finding the Third Proportional to 245,466 and 375,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,466 and 375,336 is: 573,917.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,466 : 375,336 = 375,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,466/375,336 = 375,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,466x = 375,336 × 375,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,466x = 140,877,112,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,877,112,896/245,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,917.01
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