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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,418.75 and 360,049.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,418.75 and 360,049.50 is: 528,222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,418.75 : 360,049.50 = 360,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,418.75/360,049.50 = 360,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,418.75x = 360,049.50 × 360,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,418.75x = 129,635,642,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,635,642,450.25/245,418.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,222.24

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