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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,145.50 and 368,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,145.50 and 368,808 is: 552,597.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,145.50 : 368,808 = 368,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,145.50/368,808 = 368,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,145.50x = 368,808 × 368,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,145.50x = 136,019,340,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,019,340,864/246,145.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,597.31

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