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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,728.50 and 370,847.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,728.50 and 370,847.25 is: 559,673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,728.50 : 370,847.25 = 370,847.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,728.50/370,847.25 = 370,847.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,728.50x = 370,847.25 × 370,847.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,728.50x = 137,527,682,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,527,682,832.56/245,728.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,673.31

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