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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,744.75 and 529,183.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,744.75 and 529,183.75 is: 1,139,537.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,744.75 : 529,183.75 = 529,183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,744.75/529,183.75 = 529,183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,744.75x = 529,183.75 × 529,183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,744.75x = 280,035,441,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,035,441,264.06/245,744.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,537.84

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