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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,666 and 375,053

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,666 and 375,053 is: 572,585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,666 : 375,053 = 375,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,666/375,053 = 375,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,666x = 375,053 × 375,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,666x = 140,664,752,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,664,752,809/245,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,585.35

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