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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,079 and 530,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,079 and 530,869 is: 1,149,922.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,079 : 530,869 = 530,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,079/530,869 = 530,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,079x = 530,869 × 530,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,079x = 281,821,895,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,821,895,161/245,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,922.66

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