Finding the Third Proportional to 246,748 and 535,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,748 and 535,779 is: 1,163,369.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,748 : 535,779 = 535,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,748/535,779 = 535,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,748x = 535,779 × 535,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,748x = 287,059,136,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,059,136,841/246,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,163,369.66
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