Finding the Third Proportional to 245,615 and 366,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,615 and 366,901 is: 548,078.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,615 : 366,901 = 366,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,615/366,901 = 366,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,615x = 366,901 × 366,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,615x = 134,616,343,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,616,343,801/245,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,078.68
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