Finding the Third Proportional to 245,952 and 391,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,952 and 391,488 is: 623,141.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,952 : 391,488 = 391,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,952/391,488 = 391,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,952x = 391,488 × 391,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,952x = 153,262,854,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,262,854,144/245,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,141.32
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