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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,952 and 375,756

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,952 and 375,756 is: 571,740.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,952 : 375,756 = 375,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,952/375,756 = 375,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,952x = 375,756 × 375,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,952x = 141,192,571,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,192,571,536/246,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,740.95

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