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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,618 and 390,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,618 and 390,571 is: 621,068.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,618 : 390,571 = 390,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,618/390,571 = 390,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,618x = 390,571 × 390,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,618x = 152,545,706,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,545,706,041/245,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,068.92

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