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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,352 and 369,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,352 and 369,246 is: 555,702.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,352 : 369,246 = 369,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,352/369,246 = 369,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,352x = 369,246 × 369,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,352x = 136,342,608,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,342,608,516/245,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,702.05

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