Finding the Third Proportional to 245,864.50 and 371,057.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,864.50 and 371,057.75 is: 559,998.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,864.50 : 371,057.75 = 371,057.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,864.50/371,057.75 = 371,057.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,864.50x = 371,057.75 × 371,057.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,864.50x = 137,683,853,835.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,683,853,835.06/245,864.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,998.92
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