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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,141 and 368,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,141 and 368,801 is: 552,586.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,141 : 368,801 = 368,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,141/368,801 = 368,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,141x = 368,801 × 368,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,141x = 136,014,177,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,014,177,601/246,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,586.43

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