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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,948 and 375,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,948 and 375,750 is: 571,731.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,948 : 375,750 = 375,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,948/375,750 = 375,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,948x = 375,750 × 375,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,948x = 141,188,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,188,062,500/246,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,731.95

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