Finding the Third Proportional to 246,348 and 382,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,348 and 382,194 is: 592,950.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,348 : 382,194 = 382,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,348/382,194 = 382,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,348x = 382,194 × 382,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,348x = 146,072,253,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,072,253,636/246,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,950.84
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