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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,362.50 and 360,004.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,362.50 and 360,004.50 is: 528,211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,362.50 : 360,004.50 = 360,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,362.50/360,004.50 = 360,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,362.50x = 360,004.50 × 360,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,362.50x = 129,603,240,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,603,240,020.25/245,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,211.28

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