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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,921.75 and 370,257.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,921.75 and 370,257.75 is: 555,199.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,921.75 : 370,257.75 = 370,257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,921.75/370,257.75 = 370,257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,921.75x = 370,257.75 × 370,257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,921.75x = 137,090,801,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,090,801,435.06/246,921.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,199.38

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