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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,870.44 and 373,908.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,870.44 and 373,908.66 is: 568,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,870.44 : 373,908.66 = 373,908.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,870.44/373,908.66 = 373,908.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,870.44x = 373,908.66 × 373,908.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,870.44x = 139,807,683,218.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,807,683,218.68/245,870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,623.40

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