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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,932 and 369,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,932 and 369,342 is: 552,433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,932 : 369,342 = 369,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,932/369,342 = 369,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,932x = 369,342 × 369,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,932x = 136,413,512,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,413,512,964/246,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,433.52

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