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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,597 and 366,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,597 and 366,879 is: 548,053.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,597 : 366,879 = 366,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,597/366,879 = 366,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,597x = 366,879 × 366,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,597x = 134,600,200,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,600,200,641/245,597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,053.11

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