Finding the Third Proportional to 246,498 and 380,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,498 and 380,190 is: 586,391.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,498 : 380,190 = 380,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,498/380,190 = 380,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,498x = 380,190 × 380,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,498x = 144,544,436,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,544,436,100/246,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,391.92
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