Finding the Third Proportional to 246,024.56 and 367,755.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,024.56 and 367,755.75 is: 549,718.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,024.56 : 367,755.75 = 367,755.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,024.56/367,755.75 = 367,755.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,024.56x = 367,755.75 × 367,755.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,024.56x = 135,244,291,658.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,244,291,658.06/246,024.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,718.66
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