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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,864 and 500,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,864 and 500,752 is: 1,019,883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,864 : 500,752 = 500,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,864/500,752 = 500,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,864x = 500,752 × 500,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,864x = 250,752,565,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,752,565,504/245,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,883.21

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