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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,066 and 374,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,066 and 374,808 is: 573,237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,066 : 374,808 = 374,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,066/374,808 = 374,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,066x = 374,808 × 374,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,066x = 140,481,036,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,481,036,864/245,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,237.56

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