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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,916 and 376,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,916 and 376,014 is: 574,938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,916 : 376,014 = 376,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,916/376,014 = 376,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,916x = 376,014 × 376,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,916x = 141,386,528,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,386,528,196/245,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,938.30

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