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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,617.31 and 390,570.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,617.31 and 390,570.19 is: 621,068.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,617.31 : 390,570.19 = 390,570.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,617.31/390,570.19 = 390,570.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,617.31x = 390,570.19 × 390,570.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,617.31x = 152,545,071,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,545,071,363.79/245,617.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,068.07

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