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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,439 and 380,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,439 and 380,541 is: 587,615.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,439 : 380,541 = 380,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,439/380,541 = 380,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,439x = 380,541 × 380,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,439x = 144,811,452,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,811,452,681/246,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,615.81

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