Finding the Third Proportional to 246,672 and 366,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,672 and 366,528 is: 544,621.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,672 : 366,528 = 366,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,672/366,528 = 366,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,672x = 366,528 × 366,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,672x = 134,342,774,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,342,774,784/246,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,621.10
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