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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,220.38 and 529,222.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,220.38 and 529,222.63 is: 1,137,503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,220.38 : 529,222.63 = 529,222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,220.38/529,222.63 = 529,222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,220.38x = 529,222.63 × 529,222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,220.38x = 280,076,586,811.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,076,586,811.89/246,220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,503.70

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