Finding the Third Proportional to 246,506 and 374,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,506 and 374,367 is: 568,548.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,506 : 374,367 = 374,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,506/374,367 = 374,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,506x = 374,367 × 374,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,506x = 140,150,650,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,150,650,689/246,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,548.64
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