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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,128 and 337,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,128 and 337,552 is: 464,823.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,128 : 337,552 = 337,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,128/337,552 = 337,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,128x = 337,552 × 337,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,128x = 113,941,352,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,941,352,704/245,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,823.90

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