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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,604 and 366,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,604 and 366,888 is: 548,064.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,604 : 366,888 = 366,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,604/366,888 = 366,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,604x = 366,888 × 366,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,604x = 134,606,804,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,606,804,544/245,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,064.38

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