Finding the Third Proportional to 245,612 and 369,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,612 and 369,329 is: 555,363.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,612 : 369,329 = 369,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,612/369,329 = 369,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,612x = 369,329 × 369,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,612x = 136,403,910,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,403,910,241/245,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,363.38
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