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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,059 and 374,798

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,059 and 374,798 is: 573,223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,059 : 374,798 = 374,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,059/374,798 = 374,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,059x = 374,798 × 374,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,059x = 140,473,540,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,473,540,804/245,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,223.35

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