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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,940 and 368,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,940 and 368,948 is: 551,237.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,940 : 368,948 = 368,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,940/368,948 = 368,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,940x = 368,948 × 368,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,940x = 136,122,626,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,122,626,704/246,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,237.66

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