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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,864 and 379,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,864 and 379,713 is: 586,429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,864 : 379,713 = 379,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,864/379,713 = 379,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,864x = 379,713 × 379,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,864x = 144,181,962,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,181,962,369/245,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,429.74

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