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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,941 and 368,785.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,941 and 368,785.50 is: 550,749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,941 : 368,785.50 = 368,785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,941/368,785.50 = 368,785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,941x = 368,785.50 × 368,785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,941x = 136,002,745,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,002,745,010.25/246,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,749.96

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