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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,922 and 507,177

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,922 and 507,177 is: 1,045,976.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,922 : 507,177 = 507,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,922/507,177 = 507,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,922x = 507,177 × 507,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,922x = 257,228,509,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,228,509,329/245,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045,976.00

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