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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,968 and 370,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,968 and 370,672 is: 558,600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,968 : 370,672 = 370,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,968/370,672 = 370,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,968x = 370,672 × 370,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,968x = 137,397,731,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,397,731,584/245,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,600.03

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