Finding the Third Proportional to 246,082 and 374,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,082 and 374,100 is: 568,716.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,082 : 374,100 = 374,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,082/374,100 = 374,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,082x = 374,100 × 374,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,082x = 139,950,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,950,810,000/246,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,716.16
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