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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,036.50 and 367,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,036.50 and 367,773 is: 549,743.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,036.50 : 367,773 = 367,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,036.50/367,773 = 367,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,036.50x = 367,773 × 367,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,036.50x = 135,256,979,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,256,979,529/246,036.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,743.55

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