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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,804 and 373,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,804 and 373,242 is: 564,454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,804 : 373,242 = 373,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,804/373,242 = 373,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,804x = 373,242 × 373,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,804x = 139,309,590,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,309,590,564/246,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,454.35

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