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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,922 and 335,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,922 and 335,375 is: 455,513.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,922 : 335,375 = 335,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,922/335,375 = 335,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,922x = 335,375 × 335,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,922x = 112,476,390,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,476,390,625/246,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,513.85

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