Finding the Third Proportional to 246,090 and 379,521
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,090 and 379,521 is: 585,298.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,090 : 379,521 = 379,521 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,090/379,521 = 379,521/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,090x = 379,521 × 379,521 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,090x = 144,036,189,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,036,189,441/246,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,298.83
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