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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,642 and 532,756

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,642 and 532,756 is: 1,155,457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,642 : 532,756 = 532,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,642/532,756 = 532,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,642x = 532,756 × 532,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,642x = 283,828,955,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,828,955,536/245,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155,457.76

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