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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,028.50 and 529,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,028.50 and 529,145 is: 1,138,056.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,028.50 : 529,145 = 529,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,028.50/529,145 = 529,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,028.50x = 529,145 × 529,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,028.50x = 279,994,431,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,994,431,025/246,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,056.90

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