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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,026 and 500,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,026 and 500,420 is: 1,022,014.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,026 : 500,420 = 500,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,026/500,420 = 500,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,026x = 500,420 × 500,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,026x = 250,420,176,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,420,176,400/245,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022,014.71

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