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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,520 and 352,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,520 and 352,280 is: 503,412.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,520 : 352,280 = 352,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,520/352,280 = 352,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,520x = 352,280 × 352,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,520x = 124,101,198,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,101,198,400/246,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,412.29

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