Finding the Third Proportional to 245,772 and 370,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,772 and 370,912 is: 559,769.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,772 : 370,912 = 370,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,772/370,912 = 370,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,772x = 370,912 × 370,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,772x = 137,575,711,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,575,711,744/245,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,769.67
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