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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,104 and 351,928

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,104 and 351,928 is: 503,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,104 : 351,928 = 351,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,104/351,928 = 351,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,104x = 351,928 × 351,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,104x = 123,853,317,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,853,317,184/246,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,256.01

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