Finding the Third Proportional to 246,220 and 529,222.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,220 and 529,222.50 is: 1,137,504.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,220 : 529,222.50 = 529,222.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,220/529,222.50 = 529,222.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,220x = 529,222.50 × 529,222.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,220x = 280,076,454,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,076,454,506.25/246,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,137,504.89
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