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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,645 and 333,274.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,645 and 333,274.50 is: 450,331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,645 : 333,274.50 = 333,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,645/333,274.50 = 333,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,645x = 333,274.50 × 333,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,645x = 111,071,892,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,071,892,350.25/246,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,331.01

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