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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,994 and 360,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,994 and 360,237 is: 527,536.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,994 : 360,237 = 360,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,994/360,237 = 360,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,994x = 360,237 × 360,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,994x = 129,770,696,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,770,696,169/245,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,536.02

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