Finding the Third Proportional to 246,077 and 385,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,077 and 385,513 is: 603,958.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,077 : 385,513 = 385,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,077/385,513 = 385,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,077x = 385,513 × 385,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,077x = 148,620,273,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,620,273,169/246,077 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,958.41
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