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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,570 and 528,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,570 and 528,925 is: 1,139,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,570 : 528,925 = 528,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,570/528,925 = 528,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,570x = 528,925 × 528,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,570x = 279,761,655,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,761,655,625/245,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,233.85

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