Finding the Third Proportional to 246,502 and 352,252.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,502 and 352,252.50 is: 503,370.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,502 : 352,252.50 = 352,252.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,502/352,252.50 = 352,252.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,502x = 352,252.50 × 352,252.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,502x = 124,081,823,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,081,823,756.25/246,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,370.45
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