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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,348 and 529,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,348 and 529,363 is: 1,142,153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,348 : 529,363 = 529,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,348/529,363 = 529,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,348x = 529,363 × 529,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,348x = 280,225,185,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,225,185,769/245,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,153.94

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