Finding the Third Proportional to 246,123 and 526,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,123 and 526,374 is: 1,125,736.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,123 : 526,374 = 526,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,123/526,374 = 526,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,123x = 526,374 × 526,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,123x = 277,069,587,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,069,587,876/246,123 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,125,736.27
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