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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,052 and 374,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,052 and 374,787 is: 573,206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,052 : 374,787 = 374,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,052/374,787 = 374,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,052x = 374,787 × 374,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,052x = 140,465,295,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,465,295,369/245,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,206.08

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