Finding the Third Proportional to 246,871.50 and 330,322.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,871.50 and 330,322.50 is: 441,982.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,871.50 : 330,322.50 = 330,322.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,871.50/330,322.50 = 330,322.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,871.50x = 330,322.50 × 330,322.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,871.50x = 109,112,954,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,112,954,006.25/246,871.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,982.79
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