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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,422 and 360,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,422 and 360,849 is: 528,410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,422 : 360,849 = 360,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,422/360,849 = 360,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,422x = 360,849 × 360,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,422x = 130,212,000,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,212,000,801/246,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,410.62

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