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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,318.63 and 519,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,318.63 and 519,771 is: 1,101,269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,318.63 : 519,771 = 519,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,318.63/519,771 = 519,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,318.63x = 519,771 × 519,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,318.63x = 270,161,892,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,161,892,441/245,318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,269.39

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