Finding the Third Proportional to 246,466 and 504,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,466 and 504,612 is: 1,033,137.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,466 : 504,612 = 504,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,466/504,612 = 504,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,466x = 504,612 × 504,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,466x = 254,633,270,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,633,270,544/246,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,033,137.51
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