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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,880 and 531,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,880 and 531,126 is: 1,147,286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,880 : 531,126 = 531,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,880/531,126 = 531,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,880x = 531,126 × 531,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,880x = 282,094,827,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,094,827,876/245,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147,286.59

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