Finding the Third Proportional to 246,866 and 330,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,866 and 330,930 is: 443,619.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,866 : 330,930 = 330,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,866/330,930 = 330,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,866x = 330,930 × 330,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,866x = 109,514,664,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,514,664,900/246,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,619.88
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