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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,219 and 374,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,219 and 374,956 is: 573,332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,219 : 374,956 = 374,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,219/374,956 = 374,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,219x = 374,956 × 374,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,219x = 140,592,001,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,592,001,936/245,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,332.42

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