Finding the Third Proportional to 246,608 and 530,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,608 and 530,640 is: 1,141,807.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,608 : 530,640 = 530,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,608/530,640 = 530,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,608x = 530,640 × 530,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,608x = 281,578,809,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,578,809,600/246,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,807.28
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