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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,862 and 500,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,862 and 500,748 is: 1,019,875.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,862 : 500,748 = 500,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,862/500,748 = 500,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,862x = 500,748 × 500,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,862x = 250,748,559,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,748,559,504/245,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,875.21

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