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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,533.50 and 370,487.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,533.50 and 370,487.25 is: 559,030.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,533.50 : 370,487.25 = 370,487.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,533.50/370,487.25 = 370,487.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,533.50x = 370,487.25 × 370,487.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,533.50x = 137,260,802,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,260,802,412.56/245,533.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,030.85

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