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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,217 and 374,953.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,217 and 374,953.50 is: 573,329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,217 : 374,953.50 = 374,953.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,217/374,953.50 = 374,953.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,217x = 374,953.50 × 374,953.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,217x = 140,590,127,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,590,127,162.25/245,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,329.45

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