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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,251.13 and 529,206.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,251.13 and 529,206.75 is: 1,141,930.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,251.13 : 529,206.75 = 529,206.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,251.13/529,206.75 = 529,206.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,251.13x = 529,206.75 × 529,206.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,251.13x = 280,059,784,245.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,059,784,245.56/245,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,930.68

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