Finding the Third Proportional to 246,408 and 352,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,408 and 352,368 is: 503,892.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,408 : 352,368 = 352,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,408/352,368 = 352,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,408x = 352,368 × 352,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,408x = 124,163,207,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,163,207,424/246,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,892.76
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