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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,942 and 368,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,942 and 368,787 is: 550,752.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,942 : 368,787 = 368,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,942/368,787 = 368,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,942x = 368,787 × 368,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,942x = 136,003,851,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,003,851,369/246,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,752.21

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