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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,160 and 370,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,160 and 370,986 is: 561,390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,160 : 370,986 = 370,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,160/370,986 = 370,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,160x = 370,986 × 370,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,160x = 137,630,612,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,630,612,196/245,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,390.98

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