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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,116 and 362,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,116 and 362,262 is: 533,219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,116 : 362,262 = 362,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,116/362,262 = 362,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,116x = 362,262 × 362,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,116x = 131,233,756,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,233,756,644/246,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,219.12

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