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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,061 and 527,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,061 and 527,670 is: 1,136,189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,061 : 527,670 = 527,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,061/527,670 = 527,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,061x = 527,670 × 527,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,061x = 278,435,628,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,435,628,900/245,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136,189.07

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