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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,794 and 332,085

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,794 and 332,085 is: 448,670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,794 : 332,085 = 332,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,794/332,085 = 332,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,794x = 332,085 × 332,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,794x = 110,280,447,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,280,447,225/245,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,670.22

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