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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,090 and 351,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,090 and 351,906 is: 503,221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,090 : 351,906 = 351,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,090/351,906 = 351,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,090x = 351,906 × 351,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,090x = 123,837,832,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,837,832,836/246,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,221.72

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