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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,844 and 531,054

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,844 and 531,054 is: 1,147,143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,844 : 531,054 = 531,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,844/531,054 = 531,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,844x = 531,054 × 531,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,844x = 282,018,350,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,018,350,916/245,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147,143.52

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