Finding the Third Proportional to 246,624 and 369,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,624 and 369,261 is: 552,880.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,624 : 369,261 = 369,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,624/369,261 = 369,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,624x = 369,261 × 369,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,624x = 136,353,686,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,353,686,121/246,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,880.85
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