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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,380 and 529,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,380 and 529,423 is: 1,142,263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,380 : 529,423 = 529,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,380/529,423 = 529,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,380x = 529,423 × 529,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,380x = 280,288,712,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,288,712,929/245,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,263.89

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