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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,516 and 352,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,516 and 352,266 is: 503,380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,516 : 352,266 = 352,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,516/352,266 = 352,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,516x = 352,266 × 352,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,516x = 124,091,334,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,091,334,756/246,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,380.45

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