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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,180 and 368,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,180 and 368,886 is: 552,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,180 : 368,886 = 368,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,180/368,886 = 368,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,180x = 368,886 × 368,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,180x = 136,076,880,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,076,880,996/246,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,753.60

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