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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,658.50 and 368,996.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,658.50 and 368,996.25 is: 552,011.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,658.50 : 368,996.25 = 368,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,658.50/368,996.25 = 368,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,658.50x = 368,996.25 × 368,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,658.50x = 136,158,232,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,158,232,514.06/246,658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,011.11

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