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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,652.59 and 368,987.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,652.59 and 368,987.91 is: 551,999.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,652.59 : 368,987.91 = 368,987.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,652.59/368,987.91 = 368,987.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,652.59x = 368,987.91 × 368,987.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,652.59x = 136,152,074,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,152,074,958.76/246,652.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,999.36

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