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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,026 and 367,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,026 and 367,757 is: 549,719.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,026 : 367,757 = 367,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,026/367,757 = 367,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,026x = 367,757 × 367,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,026x = 135,245,211,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,245,211,049/246,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,719.18

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