Finding the Third Proportional to 246,168 and 352,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,168 and 352,026 is: 503,405.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,168 : 352,026 = 352,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,168/352,026 = 352,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,168x = 352,026 × 352,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,168x = 123,922,304,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,922,304,676/246,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,405.42
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