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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,580 and 366,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,580 and 366,855 is: 548,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,580 : 366,855 = 366,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,580/366,855 = 366,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,580x = 366,855 × 366,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,580x = 134,582,591,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,582,591,025/245,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,019.35

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