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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,374.50 and 529,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,374.50 and 529,413 is: 1,142,246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,374.50 : 529,413 = 529,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,374.50/529,413 = 529,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,374.50x = 529,413 × 529,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,374.50x = 280,278,124,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,278,124,569/245,374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,246.34

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