Finding the Third Proportional to 246,278 and 531,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,278 and 531,851 is: 1,148,561.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,278 : 531,851 = 531,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,278/531,851 = 531,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,278x = 531,851 × 531,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,278x = 282,865,486,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,865,486,201/246,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,148,561.73
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