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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,599 and 366,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,599 and 366,882 is: 548,057.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,599 : 366,882 = 366,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,599/366,882 = 366,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,599x = 366,882 × 366,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,599x = 134,602,401,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,602,401,924/245,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,057.61

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