Finding the Third Proportional to 246,104 and 351,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,104 and 351,928 is: 503,256.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,104 : 351,928 = 351,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,104/351,928 = 351,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,104x = 351,928 × 351,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,104x = 123,853,317,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,853,317,184/246,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,256.01
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