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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,987 and 368,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,987 and 368,856 is: 550,857.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,987 : 368,856 = 368,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,987/368,856 = 368,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,987x = 368,856 × 368,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,987x = 136,054,748,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,054,748,736/246,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,857.93

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