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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,985.75 and 530,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,985.75 and 530,730 is: 1,145,083.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,985.75 : 530,730 = 530,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,985.75/530,730 = 530,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,985.75x = 530,730 × 530,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,985.75x = 281,674,332,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,674,332,900/245,985.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,083.94

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