Finding the Third Proportional to 245,794 and 332,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,794 and 332,085 is: 448,670.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,794 : 332,085 = 332,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,794/332,085 = 332,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,794x = 332,085 × 332,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,794x = 110,280,447,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,280,447,225/245,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,670.22
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