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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,301 and 359,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,301 and 359,874 is: 527,960.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,301 : 359,874 = 359,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,301/359,874 = 359,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,301x = 359,874 × 359,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,301x = 129,509,295,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,509,295,876/245,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,960.73

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