Finding the Third Proportional to 246,516 and 352,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,516 and 352,277 is: 503,411.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,516 : 352,277 = 352,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,516/352,277 = 352,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,516x = 352,277 × 352,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,516x = 124,099,084,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,099,084,729/246,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,411.89
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