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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,388.50 and 356,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,388.50 and 356,049 is: 514,516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,388.50 : 356,049 = 356,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,388.50/356,049 = 356,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,388.50x = 356,049 × 356,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,388.50x = 126,770,890,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,770,890,401/246,388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,516.26

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