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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,456 and 352,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,456 and 352,176 is: 503,245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,456 : 352,176 = 352,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,456/352,176 = 352,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,456x = 352,176 × 352,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,456x = 124,027,934,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,027,934,976/246,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,245.75

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