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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,084 and 385,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,084 and 385,518 is: 603,956.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,084 : 385,518 = 385,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,084/385,518 = 385,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,084x = 385,518 × 385,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,084x = 148,624,128,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,624,128,324/246,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,956.89

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