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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,032 and 519,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,032 and 519,804 is: 1,102,697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,032 : 519,804 = 519,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,032/519,804 = 519,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,032x = 519,804 × 519,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,032x = 270,196,198,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,196,198,416/245,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,697.60

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