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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,970 and 370,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,970 and 370,675 is: 558,604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,970 : 370,675 = 370,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,970/370,675 = 370,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,970x = 370,675 × 370,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,970x = 137,399,955,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,399,955,625/245,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,604.53

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