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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,979 and 368,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,979 and 368,973 is: 553,466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,979 : 368,973 = 368,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,979/368,973 = 368,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,979x = 368,973 × 368,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,979x = 136,141,074,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,141,074,729/245,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,466.25

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