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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,022 and 500,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,022 and 500,412 is: 1,021,998.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,022 : 500,412 = 500,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,022/500,412 = 500,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,022x = 500,412 × 500,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,022x = 250,412,169,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,412,169,744/245,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021,998.72

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