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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,703.38 and 370,288.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,703.38 and 370,288.13 is: 558,044.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,703.38 : 370,288.13 = 370,288.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,703.38/370,288.13 = 370,288.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,703.38x = 370,288.13 × 370,288.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,703.38x = 137,113,295,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,113,295,516.02/245,703.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,044.01

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