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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,630 and 369,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,630 and 369,269 is: 552,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,630 : 369,269 = 369,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,630/369,269 = 369,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,630x = 369,269 × 369,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,630x = 136,359,594,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,359,594,361/246,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,891.35

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