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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,030 and 367,759.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,030 and 367,759.50 is: 549,717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,030 : 367,759.50 = 367,759.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,030/367,759.50 = 367,759.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,030x = 367,759.50 × 367,759.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,030x = 135,247,049,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,247,049,840.25/246,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,717.72

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