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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,637 and 366,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,637 and 366,933 is: 548,125.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,637 : 366,933 = 366,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,637/366,933 = 366,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,637x = 366,933 × 366,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,637x = 134,639,826,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,639,826,489/245,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,125.19

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