Finding the Third Proportional to 246,471.75 and 396,816.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,471.75 and 396,816.75 is: 638,870.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,471.75 : 396,816.75 = 396,816.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,471.75/396,816.75 = 396,816.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,471.75x = 396,816.75 × 396,816.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,471.75x = 157,463,533,080.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,463,533,080.56/246,471.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,870.51
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