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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,516 and 352,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,516 and 352,277 is: 503,411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,516 : 352,277 = 352,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,516/352,277 = 352,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,516x = 352,277 × 352,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,516x = 124,099,084,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,099,084,729/246,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,411.89

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