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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,392 and 366,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,392 and 366,622 is: 547,742.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,392 : 366,622 = 366,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,392/366,622 = 366,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,392x = 366,622 × 366,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,392x = 134,411,690,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,411,690,884/245,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,742.76

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