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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,346 and 499,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,346 and 499,712 is: 1,017,795.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,346 : 499,712 = 499,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,346/499,712 = 499,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,346x = 499,712 × 499,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,346x = 249,712,082,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,712,082,944/245,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017,795.61

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