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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,094 and 351,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,094 and 351,907 is: 503,216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,094 : 351,907 = 351,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,094/351,907 = 351,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,094x = 351,907 × 351,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,094x = 123,838,536,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,838,536,649/246,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,216.40

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