Finding the Third Proportional to 245,812 and 367,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,812 and 367,152 is: 548,388.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,812 : 367,152 = 367,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,812/367,152 = 367,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,812x = 367,152 × 367,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,812x = 134,800,591,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,800,591,104/245,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,388.98
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