Finding the Third Proportional to 246,504 and 374,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,504 and 374,364 is: 568,544.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,504 : 374,364 = 374,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,504/374,364 = 374,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,504x = 374,364 × 374,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,504x = 140,148,404,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,148,404,496/246,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,544.14
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