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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,865 and 367,225.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,865 and 367,225.50 is: 548,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,865 : 367,225.50 = 367,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,865/367,225.50 = 367,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,865x = 367,225.50 × 367,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,865x = 134,854,567,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,854,567,850.25/245,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,490.30

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