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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,357 and 529,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,357 and 529,383 is: 1,142,198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,357 : 529,383 = 529,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,357/529,383 = 529,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,357x = 529,383 × 529,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,357x = 280,246,360,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,246,360,689/245,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,198.35

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