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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,992 and 375,816

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,992 and 375,816 is: 571,830.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,992 : 375,816 = 375,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,992/375,816 = 375,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,992x = 375,816 × 375,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,992x = 141,237,665,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,237,665,856/246,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,830.93

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