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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,092 and 377,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,092 and 377,262 is: 578,347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,092 : 377,262 = 377,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,092/377,262 = 377,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,092x = 377,262 × 377,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,092x = 142,326,616,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,326,616,644/246,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,347.19

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