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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,304 and 369,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,304 and 369,171 is: 555,585.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,304 : 369,171 = 369,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,304/369,171 = 369,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,304x = 369,171 × 369,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,304x = 136,287,227,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,287,227,241/245,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,585.02

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