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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,032 and 367,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,032 and 367,762 is: 549,720.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,032 : 367,762 = 367,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,032/367,762 = 367,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,032x = 367,762 × 367,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,032x = 135,248,888,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,248,888,644/246,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,720.72

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