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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,268 and 374,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,268 and 374,368 is: 569,101.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,268 : 374,368 = 374,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,268/374,368 = 374,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,268x = 374,368 × 374,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,268x = 140,151,399,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,151,399,424/246,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,101.14

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