Finding the Third Proportional to 246,478.50 and 504,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,478.50 and 504,633 is: 1,033,171.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,478.50 : 504,633 = 504,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,478.50/504,633 = 504,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,478.50x = 504,633 × 504,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,478.50x = 254,654,464,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,654,464,689/246,478.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,033,171.11
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