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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,374 and 343,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,374 and 343,261 is: 478,248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,374 : 343,261 = 343,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,374/343,261 = 343,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,374x = 343,261 × 343,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,374x = 117,828,114,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,828,114,121/246,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,248.98

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