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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,935 and 373,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,935 and 373,845 is: 565,979.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,935 : 373,845 = 373,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,935/373,845 = 373,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,935x = 373,845 × 373,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,935x = 139,760,084,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,760,084,025/246,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,979.24

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