Finding the Third Proportional to 246,636 and 369,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,636 and 369,987 is: 555,030.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,636 : 369,987 = 369,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,636/369,987 = 369,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,636x = 369,987 × 369,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,636x = 136,890,380,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,890,380,169/246,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,030.00
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