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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,612 and 366,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,612 and 366,897 is: 548,073.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,612 : 366,897 = 366,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,612/366,897 = 366,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,612x = 366,897 × 366,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,612x = 134,613,408,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,613,408,609/245,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,073.42

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