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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,897 and 368,721

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,897 and 368,721 is: 550,655.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,897 : 368,721 = 368,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,897/368,721 = 368,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,897x = 368,721 × 368,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,897x = 135,955,175,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,955,175,841/246,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,655.44

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