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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,056 and 374,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,056 and 374,793 is: 573,215.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,056 : 374,793 = 374,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,056/374,793 = 374,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,056x = 374,793 × 374,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,056x = 140,469,792,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,469,792,849/245,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,215.07

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