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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,922 and 368,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,922 and 368,883 is: 553,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,922 : 368,883 = 368,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,922/368,883 = 368,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,922x = 368,883 × 368,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,922x = 136,074,667,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,074,667,689/245,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,324.50

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