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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,408 and 352,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,408 and 352,368 is: 503,892.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,408 : 352,368 = 352,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,408/352,368 = 352,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,408x = 352,368 × 352,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,408x = 124,163,207,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,163,207,424/246,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,892.76

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