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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,158 and 537,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,158 and 537,868 is: 1,175,269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,158 : 537,868 = 537,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,158/537,868 = 537,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,158x = 537,868 × 537,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,158x = 289,301,985,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,301,985,424/246,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,269.48

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