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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,611 and 369,327

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,611 and 369,327 is: 555,359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,611 : 369,327 = 369,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,611/369,327 = 369,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,611x = 369,327 × 369,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,611x = 136,402,432,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,402,432,929/245,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,359.63

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