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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,752 and 371,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,752 and 371,949 is: 560,668.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,752 : 371,949 = 371,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,752/371,949 = 371,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,752x = 371,949 × 371,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,752x = 138,346,058,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,346,058,601/246,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,668.44

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