Finding the Third Proportional to 245,626 and 366,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,626 and 366,918 is: 548,104.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,626 : 366,918 = 366,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,626/366,918 = 366,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,626x = 366,918 × 366,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,626x = 134,628,818,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,628,818,724/245,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,104.92
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