Finding the Third Proportional to 246,105.84 and 537,762.80
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,105.84 and 537,762.80 is: 1,175,058.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,105.84 : 537,762.80 = 537,762.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,105.84/537,762.80 = 537,762.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,105.84x = 537,762.80 × 537,762.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,105.84x = 289,188,825,702.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,188,825,702.82/246,105.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,175,058.75
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