Finding the Third Proportional to 245,916 and 376,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,916 and 376,014 is: 574,938.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,916 : 376,014 = 376,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,916/376,014 = 376,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,916x = 376,014 × 376,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,916x = 141,386,528,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,386,528,196/245,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,938.30
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