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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,323 and 360,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,323 and 360,709 is: 528,212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,323 : 360,709 = 360,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,323/360,709 = 360,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,323x = 360,709 × 360,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,323x = 130,110,982,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,110,982,681/246,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,212.89

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