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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,100 and 362,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,100 and 362,238 is: 533,183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,100 : 362,238 = 362,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,100/362,238 = 362,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,100x = 362,238 × 362,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,100x = 131,216,368,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,216,368,644/246,100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,183.13

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