Finding the Third Proportional to 245,875 and 371,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,875 and 371,067 is: 560,002.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,875 : 371,067 = 371,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,875/371,067 = 371,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,875x = 371,067 × 371,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,875x = 137,690,718,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,690,718,489/245,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,002.92
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