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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,868.88 and 368,688.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,868.88 and 368,688.38 is: 550,620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,868.88 : 368,688.38 = 368,688.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,868.88/368,688.38 = 368,688.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,868.88x = 368,688.38 × 368,688.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,868.88x = 135,931,117,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,931,117,860.14/246,868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,620.72

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