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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,583 and 366,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,583 and 366,858 is: 548,021.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,583 : 366,858 = 366,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,583/366,858 = 366,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,583x = 366,858 × 366,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,583x = 134,584,792,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,584,792,164/245,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,021.61

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