Finding the Third Proportional to 245,630 and 366,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,630 and 366,927 is: 548,122.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,630 : 366,927 = 366,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,630/366,927 = 366,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,630x = 366,927 × 366,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,630x = 134,635,423,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,635,423,329/245,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,122.88
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