Finding the Third Proportional to 245,527.50 and 368,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,527.50 and 368,622 is: 553,429.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,527.50 : 368,622 = 368,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,527.50/368,622 = 368,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,527.50x = 368,622 × 368,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,527.50x = 135,882,178,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,882,178,884/245,527.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,429.57
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