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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,648 and 370,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,648 and 370,008 is: 555,066.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,648 : 370,008 = 370,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,648/370,008 = 370,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,648x = 370,008 × 370,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,648x = 136,905,920,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,905,920,064/246,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,066.01

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