Finding the Third Proportional to 246,577.50 and 371,283.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,577.50 and 371,283.75 is: 559,060.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,577.50 : 371,283.75 = 371,283.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,577.50/371,283.75 = 371,283.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,577.50x = 371,283.75 × 371,283.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,577.50x = 137,851,623,014.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,851,623,014.06/246,577.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,060.02
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