Finding the Third Proportional to 246,940.21 and 538,748.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,940.21 and 538,748.09 is: 1,175,383.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,940.21 : 538,748.09 = 538,748.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,940.21/538,748.09 = 538,748.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,940.21x = 538,748.09 × 538,748.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,940.21x = 290,249,500,101.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,249,500,101.32/246,940.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,175,383.72
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