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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,934 and 360,967

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,934 and 360,967 is: 527,659.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,934 : 360,967 = 360,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,934/360,967 = 360,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,934x = 360,967 × 360,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,934x = 130,297,175,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,297,175,089/246,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,659.92

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