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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,177.25 and 374,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,177.25 and 374,901 is: 573,261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,177.25 : 374,901 = 374,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,177.25/374,901 = 374,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,177.25x = 374,901 × 374,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,177.25x = 140,550,759,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,550,759,801/245,177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,261.83

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