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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,620 and 366,914

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,620 and 366,914 is: 548,106.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,620 : 366,914 = 366,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,620/366,914 = 366,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,620x = 366,914 × 366,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,620x = 134,625,883,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,625,883,396/245,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,106.36

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