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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,322.69 and 370,577.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,322.69 and 370,577.53 is: 557,511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,322.69 : 370,577.53 = 370,577.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,322.69/370,577.53 = 370,577.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,322.69x = 370,577.53 × 370,577.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,322.69x = 137,327,706,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,327,706,667.35/246,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,511.40

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