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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,920.50 and 360,132.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,920.50 and 360,132.75 is: 527,388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,920.50 : 360,132.75 = 360,132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,920.50/360,132.75 = 360,132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,920.50x = 360,132.75 × 360,132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,920.50x = 129,695,597,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,695,597,622.56/245,920.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,388.31

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