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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,433 and 360,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,433 and 360,069 is: 528,248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,433 : 360,069 = 360,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,433/360,069 = 360,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,433x = 360,069 × 360,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,433x = 129,649,684,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,649,684,761/245,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,248.79

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