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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,944 and 380,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,944 and 380,676 is: 586,830.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,944 : 380,676 = 380,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,944/380,676 = 380,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,944x = 380,676 × 380,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,944x = 144,914,216,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,914,216,976/246,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,830.28

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