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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,428 and 519,146

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,428 and 519,146 is: 1,098,132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,428 : 519,146 = 519,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,428/519,146 = 519,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,428x = 519,146 × 519,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,428x = 269,512,569,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,512,569,316/245,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,132.93

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