Finding the Third Proportional to 245,726 and 370,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,726 and 370,844 is: 559,669.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,726 : 370,844 = 370,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,726/370,844 = 370,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,726x = 370,844 × 370,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,726x = 137,525,272,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,525,272,336/245,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,669.19
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