Finding the Third Proportional to 246,228 and 529,236.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,228 and 529,236.75 is: 1,137,529.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,228 : 529,236.75 = 529,236.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,228/529,236.75 = 529,236.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,228x = 529,236.75 × 529,236.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,228x = 280,091,537,550.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,091,537,550.56/246,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,137,529.19
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