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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,454 and 537,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,454 and 537,753 is: 1,178,136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,454 : 537,753 = 537,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,454/537,753 = 537,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,454x = 537,753 × 537,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,454x = 289,178,289,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,178,289,009/245,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,136.39

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