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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,672 and 366,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,672 and 366,528 is: 544,621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,672 : 366,528 = 366,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,672/366,528 = 366,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,672x = 366,528 × 366,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,672x = 134,342,774,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,342,774,784/246,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,621.10

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