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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,046 and 538,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,046 and 538,383 is: 1,178,057.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,046 : 538,383 = 538,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,046/538,383 = 538,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,046x = 538,383 × 538,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,046x = 289,856,254,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,856,254,689/246,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,057.17

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