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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,802 and 373,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,802 and 373,241 is: 564,455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,802 : 373,241 = 373,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,802/373,241 = 373,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,802x = 373,241 × 373,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,802x = 139,308,844,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,308,844,081/246,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,455.90

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