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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,041 and 367,777.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,041 and 367,777.50 is: 549,746.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,041 : 367,777.50 = 367,777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,041/367,777.50 = 367,777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,041x = 367,777.50 × 367,777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,041x = 135,260,289,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,260,289,506.25/246,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,746.95

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