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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,486 and 352,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,486 and 352,233 is: 503,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,486 : 352,233 = 352,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,486/352,233 = 352,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,486x = 352,233 × 352,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,486x = 124,068,086,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,068,086,289/246,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,347.40

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