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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,427 and 360,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,427 and 360,057 is: 528,226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,427 : 360,057 = 360,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,427/360,057 = 360,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,427x = 360,057 × 360,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,427x = 129,641,043,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,641,043,249/245,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,226.49

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