Finding the Third Proportional to 246,922 and 335,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,922 and 335,375 is: 455,513.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,922 : 335,375 = 335,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,922/335,375 = 335,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,922x = 335,375 × 335,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,922x = 112,476,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,476,390,625/246,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,513.85
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