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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,313 and 369,184.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,313 and 369,184.50 is: 555,605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,313 : 369,184.50 = 369,184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,313/369,184.50 = 369,184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,313x = 369,184.50 × 369,184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,313x = 136,297,195,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,297,195,040.25/245,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,605.27

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