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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,223 and 529,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,223 and 529,225 is: 1,137,501.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,223 : 529,225 = 529,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,223/529,225 = 529,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,223x = 529,225 × 529,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,223x = 280,079,100,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,079,100,625/246,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,501.78

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