Finding the Third Proportional to 246,560 and 361,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,560 and 361,064 is: 528,744.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,560 : 361,064 = 361,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,560/361,064 = 361,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,560x = 361,064 × 361,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,560x = 130,367,212,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,367,212,096/246,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,744.37
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