Finding the Third Proportional to 246,456 and 504,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,456 and 504,567 is: 1,032,995.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,456 : 504,567 = 504,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,456/504,567 = 504,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,456x = 504,567 × 504,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,456x = 254,587,857,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,587,857,489/246,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032,995.17
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