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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,510 and 352,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,510 and 352,265 is: 503,389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,510 : 352,265 = 352,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,510/352,265 = 352,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,510x = 352,265 × 352,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,510x = 124,090,630,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,090,630,225/246,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,389.84

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