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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,028 and 385,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,028 and 385,059 is: 605,116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,028 : 385,059 = 385,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,028/385,059 = 385,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,028x = 385,059 × 385,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,028x = 148,270,433,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,270,433,481/245,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,116.29

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