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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,850 and 373,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,850 and 373,737 is: 565,847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,850 : 373,737 = 373,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,850/373,737 = 373,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,850x = 373,737 × 373,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,850x = 139,679,345,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,679,345,169/246,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,847.05

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