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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,257 and 366,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,257 and 366,103 is: 544,274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,257 : 366,103 = 366,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,257/366,103 = 366,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,257x = 366,103 × 366,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,257x = 134,031,406,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,031,406,609/246,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,274.50

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