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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,203.50 and 529,135.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,203.50 and 529,135.50 is: 1,141,844.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,203.50 : 529,135.50 = 529,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,203.50/529,135.50 = 529,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,203.50x = 529,135.50 × 529,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,203.50x = 279,984,377,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,984,377,360.25/245,203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,844.95

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