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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,966.63 and 529,655.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,966.63 and 529,655.63 is: 1,140,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,966.63 : 529,655.63 = 529,655.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,966.63/529,655.63 = 529,655.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,966.63x = 529,655.63 × 529,655.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,966.63x = 280,535,081,094.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,535,081,094.14/245,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,541.25

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