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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,664 and 536,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,664 and 536,256 is: 1,170,584.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,664 : 536,256 = 536,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,664/536,256 = 536,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,664x = 536,256 × 536,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,664x = 287,570,497,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,570,497,536/245,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170,584.61

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