Finding the Third Proportional to 245,720.25 and 370,311.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,720.25 and 370,311.75 is: 558,076.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,720.25 : 370,311.75 = 370,311.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,720.25/370,311.75 = 370,311.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,720.25x = 370,311.75 × 370,311.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,720.25x = 137,130,792,188.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,130,792,188.06/245,720.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,076.89
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