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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,410 and 352,371

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,410 and 352,371 is: 503,897.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,410 : 352,371 = 352,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,410/352,371 = 352,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,410x = 352,371 × 352,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,410x = 124,165,321,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,165,321,641/246,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,897.25

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