Finding the Third Proportional to 246,670 and 532,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,670 and 532,681 is: 1,150,318.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,670 : 532,681 = 532,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,670/532,681 = 532,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,670x = 532,681 × 532,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,670x = 283,749,047,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,749,047,761/246,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,150,318.43
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