Finding the Third Proportional to 246,568 and 315,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,568 and 315,069 is: 402,600.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,568 : 315,069 = 315,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,568/315,069 = 315,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,568x = 315,069 × 315,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,568x = 99,268,474,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,268,474,761/246,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,600.80
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