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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,151.56 and 367,714.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,151.56 and 367,714.69 is: 551,553.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,151.56 : 367,714.69 = 367,714.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,151.56/367,714.69 = 367,714.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,151.56x = 367,714.69 × 367,714.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,151.56x = 135,214,091,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,214,091,403.22/245,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,553.05

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