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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,879 and 368,698.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,879 and 368,698.50 is: 550,628.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,879 : 368,698.50 = 368,698.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,879/368,698.50 = 368,698.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,879x = 368,698.50 × 368,698.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,879x = 135,938,583,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,938,583,902.25/246,879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,628.38

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