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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,096 and 362,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,096 and 362,232 is: 533,174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,096 : 362,232 = 362,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,096/362,232 = 362,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,096x = 362,232 × 362,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,096x = 131,212,021,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,212,021,824/246,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,174.13

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