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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,222 and 369,330.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,222 and 369,330.75 is: 553,992.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,222 : 369,330.75 = 369,330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,222/369,330.75 = 369,330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,222x = 369,330.75 × 369,330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,222x = 136,405,202,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,405,202,895.56/246,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,992.75

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