Finding the Third Proportional to 246,564 and 361,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,564 and 361,070 is: 528,753.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,564 : 361,070 = 361,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,564/361,070 = 361,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,564x = 361,070 × 361,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,564x = 130,371,544,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,371,544,900/246,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,753.37
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