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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,912.75 and 370,244.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,912.75 and 370,244.25 is: 555,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,912.75 : 370,244.25 = 370,244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,912.75/370,244.25 = 370,244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,912.75x = 370,244.25 × 370,244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,912.75x = 137,080,804,658.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,080,804,658.06/246,912.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,179.13

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