Finding the Third Proportional to 246,023 and 367,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,023 and 367,753 is: 549,713.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,023 : 367,753 = 367,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,023/367,753 = 367,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,023x = 367,753 × 367,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,023x = 135,242,269,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,242,269,009/246,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,713.93
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