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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,652 and 246,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,652 and 246,246 is: 372,802.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,652 : 246,246 = 246,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,652/246,246 = 246,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,652x = 246,246 × 246,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,652x = 60,637,092,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,637,092,516/162,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,802.62

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