Finding the Third Proportional to 245,475.38 and 380,982.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,475.38 and 380,982.75 is: 591,292.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,475.38 : 380,982.75 = 380,982.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,475.38/380,982.75 = 380,982.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,475.38x = 380,982.75 × 380,982.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,475.38x = 145,147,855,797.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,147,855,797.56/245,475.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,292.94
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