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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,508 and 352,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,508 and 352,261 is: 503,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,508 : 352,261 = 352,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,508/352,261 = 352,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,508x = 352,261 × 352,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,508x = 124,087,812,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,087,812,121/246,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,382.50

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