Finding the Third Proportional to 246,117 and 379,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,117 and 379,674 is: 585,706.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,117 : 379,674 = 379,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,117/379,674 = 379,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,117x = 379,674 × 379,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,117x = 144,152,346,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,152,346,276/246,117 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,706.58
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