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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,943 and 368,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,943 and 368,788 is: 550,752.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,943 : 368,788 = 368,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,943/368,788 = 368,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,943x = 368,788 × 368,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,943x = 136,004,588,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,004,588,944/246,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,752.96

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