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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,144.75 and 368,806.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,144.75 and 368,806.50 is: 552,594.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,144.75 : 368,806.50 = 368,806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,144.75/368,806.50 = 368,806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,144.75x = 368,806.50 × 368,806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,144.75x = 136,018,234,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,018,234,442.25/246,144.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,594.50

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