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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,654 and 368,990.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,654 and 368,990.25 is: 552,003.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,654 : 368,990.25 = 368,990.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,654/368,990.25 = 368,990.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,654x = 368,990.25 × 368,990.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,654x = 136,153,804,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,153,804,595.06/246,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,003.23

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