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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,214.13 and 529,209.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,214.13 and 529,209.28 is: 1,137,475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,214.13 : 529,209.28 = 529,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,214.13/529,209.28 = 529,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,214.13x = 529,209.28 × 529,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,214.13x = 280,062,463,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,062,463,361.14/246,214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,475.21

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