Finding the Third Proportional to 245,982 and 369,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,982 and 369,733 is: 555,741.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,982 : 369,733 = 369,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,982/369,733 = 369,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,982x = 369,733 × 369,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,982x = 136,702,491,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,702,491,289/245,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,741.85
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