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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,619.69 and 392,725.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,619.69 and 392,725.97 is: 625,390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,619.69 : 392,725.97 = 392,725.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,619.69/392,725.97 = 392,725.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,619.69x = 392,725.97 × 392,725.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,619.69x = 154,233,686,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,233,686,530.63/246,619.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,390.81

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