Finding the Third Proportional to 246,083.06 and 385,527.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,083.06 and 385,527.09 is: 603,987.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,083.06 : 385,527.09 = 385,527.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,083.06/385,527.09 = 385,527.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,083.06x = 385,527.09 × 385,527.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,083.06x = 148,631,140,015.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,631,140,015.32/246,083.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,987.69
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