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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,916 and 349,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,916 and 349,614 is: 495,026.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,916 : 349,614 = 349,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,916/349,614 = 349,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,916x = 349,614 × 349,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,916x = 122,229,948,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,229,948,996/246,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,026.44

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