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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,514 and 528,571.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,514 and 528,571.50 is: 1,137,971.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,514 : 528,571.50 = 528,571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,514/528,571.50 = 528,571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,514x = 528,571.50 × 528,571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,514x = 279,387,830,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,387,830,612.25/245,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,971.08

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