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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,007 and 368,935

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,007 and 368,935 is: 555,547.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,007 : 368,935 = 368,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,007/368,935 = 368,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,007x = 368,935 × 368,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,007x = 136,113,034,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,113,034,225/245,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,547.53

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