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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,156 and 537,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,156 and 537,864 is: 1,175,261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,156 : 537,864 = 537,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,156/537,864 = 537,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,156x = 537,864 × 537,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,156x = 289,297,682,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,297,682,496/246,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,261.55

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