Finding the Third Proportional to 246,696 and 369,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,696 and 369,072 is: 552,153.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,696 : 369,072 = 369,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,696/369,072 = 369,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,696x = 369,072 × 369,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,696x = 136,214,141,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,214,141,184/246,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,153.83
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