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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,047.63 and 385,473.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,047.63 and 385,473.94 is: 603,908.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,047.63 : 385,473.94 = 385,473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,047.63/385,473.94 = 385,473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,047.63x = 385,473.94 × 385,473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,047.63x = 148,590,156,491.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,590,156,491.75/246,047.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,908.11

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