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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,542 and 352,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,542 and 352,299 is: 503,421.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,542 : 352,299 = 352,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,542/352,299 = 352,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,542x = 352,299 × 352,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,542x = 124,114,585,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,114,585,401/246,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,421.67

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