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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,864 and 373,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,864 and 373,758 is: 565,878.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,864 : 373,758 = 373,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,864/373,758 = 373,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,864x = 373,758 × 373,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,864x = 139,695,042,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,695,042,564/246,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,878.55

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