Finding the Third Proportional to 246,674 and 539,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,674 and 539,004 is: 1,177,770.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,674 : 539,004 = 539,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,674/539,004 = 539,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,674x = 539,004 × 539,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,674x = 290,525,312,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,525,312,016/246,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,177,770.30
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