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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,320 and 365,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,320 and 365,388 is: 544,221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,320 : 365,388 = 365,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,320/365,388 = 365,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,320x = 365,388 × 365,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,320x = 133,508,390,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,508,390,544/245,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,221.39

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