Finding the Third Proportional to 245,934 and 348,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,934 and 348,651 is: 494,268.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,934 : 348,651 = 348,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,934/348,651 = 348,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,934x = 348,651 × 348,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,934x = 121,557,519,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,557,519,801/245,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,268.87
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