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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,863 and 370,526

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,863 and 370,526 is: 558,398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,863 : 370,526 = 370,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,863/370,526 = 370,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,863x = 370,526 × 370,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,863x = 137,289,516,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,289,516,676/245,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,398.44

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