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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,033.50 and 367,768.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,033.50 and 367,768.50 is: 549,736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,033.50 : 367,768.50 = 367,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,033.50/367,768.50 = 367,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,033.50x = 367,768.50 × 367,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,033.50x = 135,253,669,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,253,669,592.25/246,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,736.80

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