Finding the Third Proportional to 246,634 and 530,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,634 and 530,699 is: 1,141,940.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,634 : 530,699 = 530,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,634/530,699 = 530,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,634x = 530,699 × 530,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,634x = 281,641,428,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,641,428,601/246,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,940.81
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