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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,540 and 352,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,540 and 352,296 is: 503,417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,540 : 352,296 = 352,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,540/352,296 = 352,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,540x = 352,296 × 352,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,540x = 124,112,471,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,112,471,616/246,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,417.18

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