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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,868 and 375,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,868 and 375,366 is: 573,070.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,868 : 375,366 = 375,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,868/375,366 = 375,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,868x = 375,366 × 375,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,868x = 140,899,633,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,899,633,956/245,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,070.24

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