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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,920 and 368,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,920 and 368,880 is: 553,320

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,920 : 368,880 = 368,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,920/368,880 = 368,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,920x = 368,880 × 368,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,920x = 136,072,454,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,072,454,400/245,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,320

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