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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,565 and 527,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,565 and 527,010 is: 1,131,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,565 : 527,010 = 527,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,565/527,010 = 527,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,565x = 527,010 × 527,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,565x = 277,739,540,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,739,540,100/245,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,022.50

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