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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,186 and 529,077.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,186 and 529,077.50 is: 1,141,676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,186 : 529,077.50 = 529,077.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,186/529,077.50 = 529,077.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,186x = 529,077.50 × 529,077.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,186x = 279,923,001,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,923,001,006.25/245,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,676.12

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