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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,512 and 352,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,512 and 352,272 is: 503,405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,512 : 352,272 = 352,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,512/352,272 = 352,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,512x = 352,272 × 352,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,512x = 124,095,561,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,095,561,984/246,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,405.77

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