Finding the Third Proportional to 245,884 and 367,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,884 and 367,251 is: 548,524.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,884 : 367,251 = 367,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,884/367,251 = 367,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,884x = 367,251 × 367,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,884x = 134,873,297,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,873,297,001/245,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,524.09
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