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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,612 and 369,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,612 and 369,950 is: 554,973.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,612 : 369,950 = 369,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,612/369,950 = 369,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,612x = 369,950 × 369,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,612x = 136,863,002,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,863,002,500/246,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,973.00

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