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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,592 and 375,516

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,592 and 375,516 is: 574,172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,592 : 375,516 = 375,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,592/375,516 = 375,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,592x = 375,516 × 375,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,592x = 141,012,266,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,012,266,256/245,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,172.88

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