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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,240 and 334,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,240 and 334,260 is: 453,743.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,240 : 334,260 = 334,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,240/334,260 = 334,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,240x = 334,260 × 334,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,240x = 111,729,747,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,729,747,600/246,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,743.29

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