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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,371.50 and 529,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,371.50 and 529,407 is: 1,142,234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,371.50 : 529,407 = 529,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,371.50/529,407 = 529,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,371.50x = 529,407 × 529,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,371.50x = 280,271,771,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,271,771,649/245,371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,234.41

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