Finding the Third Proportional to 245,638 and 440,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,638 and 440,732 is: 790,776.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,638 : 440,732 = 440,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,638/440,732 = 440,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,638x = 440,732 × 440,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,638x = 194,244,695,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,244,695,824/245,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,776.25
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