Finding the Third Proportional to 246,240 and 531,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,240 and 531,360 is: 1,146,618.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,240 : 531,360 = 531,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,240/531,360 = 531,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,240x = 531,360 × 531,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,240x = 282,343,449,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,343,449,600/246,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,146,618.95
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