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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,513 and 352,273.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,513 and 352,273.50 is: 503,408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,513 : 352,273.50 = 352,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,513/352,273.50 = 352,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,513x = 352,273.50 × 352,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,513x = 124,096,618,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,096,618,802.25/246,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,408.01

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