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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,504 and 352,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,504 and 352,260 is: 503,387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,504 : 352,260 = 352,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,504/352,260 = 352,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,504x = 352,260 × 352,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,504x = 124,087,107,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,087,107,600/246,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,387.81

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