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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,701.50 and 370,282.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,701.50 and 370,282.50 is: 558,031.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,701.50 : 370,282.50 = 370,282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,701.50/370,282.50 = 370,282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,701.50x = 370,282.50 × 370,282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,701.50x = 137,109,129,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,109,129,806.25/245,701.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,031.31

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