Finding the Third Proportional to 246,954 and 380,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 246,954 and 380,694 is: 586,862.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,954 : 380,694 = 380,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,954/380,694 = 380,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,954x = 380,694 × 380,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,954x = 144,927,921,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,927,921,636/246,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,862.01
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