Finding the Third Proportional to 246,666 and 369,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,666 and 369,010 is: 552,035.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,666 : 369,010 = 369,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,666/369,010 = 369,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,666x = 369,010 × 369,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,666x = 136,168,380,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,168,380,100/246,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,035.47
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