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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,907 and 530,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,907 and 530,568 is: 1,144,751.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,907 : 530,568 = 530,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,907/530,568 = 530,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,907x = 530,568 × 530,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,907x = 281,502,402,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,502,402,624/245,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,751.48

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