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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,638.13 and 390,601.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,638.13 and 390,601.13 is: 621,113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,638.13 : 390,601.13 = 390,601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,638.13/390,601.13 = 390,601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,638.13x = 390,601.13 × 390,601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,638.13x = 152,569,238,851.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,569,238,851.27/245,638.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,113.84

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