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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,491 and 352,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,491 and 352,240 is: 503,357.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,491 : 352,240 = 352,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,491/352,240 = 352,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,491x = 352,240 × 352,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,491x = 124,073,017,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,073,017,600/246,491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,357.19

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