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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,080 and 351,893

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,080 and 351,893 is: 503,204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,080 : 351,893 = 351,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,080/351,893 = 351,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,080x = 351,893 × 351,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,080x = 123,828,683,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,828,683,449/246,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,204.99

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