Finding the Third Proportional to 245,472 and 360,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,472 and 360,152 is: 528,408.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,472 : 360,152 = 360,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,472/360,152 = 360,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,472x = 360,152 × 360,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,472x = 129,709,463,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,709,463,104/245,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,408.39
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