Finding the Third Proportional to 246,496 and 374,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,496 and 374,352 is: 568,526.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,496 : 374,352 = 374,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,496/374,352 = 374,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,496x = 374,352 × 374,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,496x = 140,139,419,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,139,419,904/246,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,526.14
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