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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,608 and 369,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,608 and 369,323 is: 555,354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,608 : 369,323 = 369,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,608/369,323 = 369,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,608x = 369,323 × 369,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,608x = 136,399,478,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,399,478,329/245,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,354.38

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