Finding the Third Proportional to 246,733 and 528,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,733 and 528,431 is: 1,131,746.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,733 : 528,431 = 528,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,733/528,431 = 528,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,733x = 528,431 × 528,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,733x = 279,239,321,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,239,321,761/246,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,131,746.96
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