Finding the Third Proportional to 245,664 and 368,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,664 and 368,424 is: 552,528.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,664 : 368,424 = 368,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,664/368,424 = 368,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,664x = 368,424 × 368,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,664x = 135,736,243,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,736,243,776/245,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,528.02
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