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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,220 and 374,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,220 and 374,958 is: 573,336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,220 : 374,958 = 374,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,220/374,958 = 374,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,220x = 374,958 × 374,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,220x = 140,593,501,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,593,501,764/245,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,336.20

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