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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,079.50 and 380,007

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,079.50 and 380,007 is: 586,823.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,079.50 : 380,007 = 380,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,079.50/380,007 = 380,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,079.50x = 380,007 × 380,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,079.50x = 144,405,320,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,405,320,049/246,079.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,823.85

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