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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,666 and 369,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,666 and 369,010 is: 552,035.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,666 : 369,010 = 369,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,666/369,010 = 369,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,666x = 369,010 × 369,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,666x = 136,168,380,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,168,380,100/246,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,035.47

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