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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,968 and 376,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,968 and 376,088 is: 575,043.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,968 : 376,088 = 376,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,968/376,088 = 376,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,968x = 376,088 × 376,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,968x = 141,442,183,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,442,183,744/245,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,043.03

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