Finding the Third Proportional to 245,622 and 366,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,622 and 366,917 is: 548,110.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,622 : 366,917 = 366,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,622/366,917 = 366,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,622x = 366,917 × 366,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,622x = 134,628,084,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,628,084,889/245,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,110.86
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