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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,786.91 and 370,935.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,786.91 and 370,935.70 is: 559,807.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,786.91 : 370,935.70 = 370,935.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,786.91/370,935.70 = 370,935.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,786.91x = 370,935.70 × 370,935.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,786.91x = 137,593,295,852.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,593,295,852.84/245,786.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,807.27

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