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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,670 and 532,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,670 and 532,812 is: 1,155,568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,670 : 532,812 = 532,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,670/532,812 = 532,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,670x = 532,812 × 532,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,670x = 283,888,627,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,888,627,344/245,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155,568.96

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