Finding the Third Proportional to 245,610 and 366,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,610 and 366,894 is: 548,068.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,610 : 366,894 = 366,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,610/366,894 = 366,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,610x = 366,894 × 366,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,610x = 134,611,207,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,611,207,236/245,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,068.92
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