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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,954 and 380,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,954 and 380,694 is: 586,862.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,954 : 380,694 = 380,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,954/380,694 = 380,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,954x = 380,694 × 380,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,954x = 144,927,921,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,927,921,636/246,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,862.01

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