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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,292 and 529,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,292 and 529,956 is: 1,144,975.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,292 : 529,956 = 529,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,292/529,956 = 529,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,292x = 529,956 × 529,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,292x = 280,853,361,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,853,361,936/245,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,975.63

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