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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,016 and 500,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,016 and 500,400 is: 1,021,974.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,016 : 500,400 = 500,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,016/500,400 = 500,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,016x = 500,400 × 500,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,016x = 250,400,160,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,400,160,000/245,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021,974.73

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