Finding the Third Proportional to 246,440 and 529,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,440 and 529,684 is: 1,138,472.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,440 : 529,684 = 529,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,440/529,684 = 529,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,440x = 529,684 × 529,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,440x = 280,565,139,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,565,139,856/246,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,138,472.41
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