Finding the Third Proportional to 246,612 and 369,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,612 and 369,950 is: 554,973.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,612 : 369,950 = 369,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,612/369,950 = 369,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,612x = 369,950 × 369,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,612x = 136,863,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,863,002,500/246,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,973.00
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