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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,664 and 369,006

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,664 and 369,006 is: 552,027.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,664 : 369,006 = 369,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,664/369,006 = 369,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,664x = 369,006 × 369,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,664x = 136,165,428,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,165,428,036/246,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,027.97

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