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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,382 and 526,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,382 and 526,230 is: 1,128,518.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,382 : 526,230 = 526,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,382/526,230 = 526,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,382x = 526,230 × 526,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,382x = 276,918,012,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,918,012,900/245,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128,518.04

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