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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,722.50 and 529,166.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,722.50 and 529,166.25 is: 1,139,565.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,722.50 : 529,166.25 = 529,166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,722.50/529,166.25 = 529,166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,722.50x = 529,166.25 × 529,166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,722.50x = 280,016,920,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,016,920,139.06/245,722.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,565.65

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