Finding the Third Proportional to 246,090 and 351,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,090 and 351,906 is: 503,221.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,090 : 351,906 = 351,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,090/351,906 = 351,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,090x = 351,906 × 351,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,090x = 123,837,832,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,837,832,836/246,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,221.72
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