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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,004 and 368,931

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,004 and 368,931 is: 555,542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,004 : 368,931 = 368,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,004/368,931 = 368,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,004x = 368,931 × 368,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,004x = 136,110,082,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,110,082,761/245,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,542.29

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