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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,450.63 and 529,629.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,450.63 and 529,629.38 is: 1,142,825.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,450.63 : 529,629.38 = 529,629.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,450.63/529,629.38 = 529,629.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,450.63x = 529,629.38 × 529,629.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,450.63x = 280,507,274,862.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,507,274,862.89/245,450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,825.67

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