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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,564 and 380,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,564 and 380,294 is: 586,555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,564 : 380,294 = 380,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,564/380,294 = 380,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,564x = 380,294 × 380,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,564x = 144,623,526,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,623,526,436/246,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,555.73

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