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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,024 and 538,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,024 and 538,056 is: 1,176,731.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,024 : 538,056 = 538,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,024/538,056 = 538,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,024x = 538,056 × 538,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,024x = 289,504,259,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,504,259,136/246,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,731.78

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