Finding the Third Proportional to 246,944 and 380,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,944 and 380,676 is: 586,830.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,944 : 380,676 = 380,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,944/380,676 = 380,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,944x = 380,676 × 380,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,944x = 144,914,216,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,914,216,976/246,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,830.28
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