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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,453 and 370,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,453 and 370,770 is: 557,795.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,453 : 370,770 = 370,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,453/370,770 = 370,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,453x = 370,770 × 370,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,453x = 137,470,392,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,470,392,900/246,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,795.58

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