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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,266 and 529,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,266 and 529,228 is: 1,141,953.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,266 : 529,228 = 529,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,266/529,228 = 529,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,266x = 529,228 × 529,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,266x = 280,082,275,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,082,275,984/245,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,953.13

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