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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,341 and 529,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,341 and 529,349 is: 1,142,126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,341 : 529,349 = 529,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,341/529,349 = 529,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,341x = 529,349 × 529,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,341x = 280,210,363,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,210,363,801/245,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,126.12

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