Finding the Third Proportional to 245,946 and 376,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,946 and 376,056 is: 574,996.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,946 : 376,056 = 376,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,946/376,056 = 376,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,946x = 376,056 × 376,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,946x = 141,418,115,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,418,115,136/245,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,996.61
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