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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,566 and 369,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,566 and 369,265 is: 555,274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,566 : 369,265 = 369,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,566/369,265 = 369,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,566x = 369,265 × 369,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,566x = 136,356,640,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,356,640,225/245,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,274.92

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