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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,346 and 365,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,346 and 365,423 is: 544,267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,346 : 365,423 = 365,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,346/365,423 = 365,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,346x = 365,423 × 365,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,346x = 133,533,968,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,533,968,929/245,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,267.97

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