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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,782 and 373,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,782 and 373,211 is: 564,410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,782 : 373,211 = 373,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,782/373,211 = 373,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,782x = 373,211 × 373,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,782x = 139,286,450,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,286,450,521/246,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,410.90

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