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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,229 and 529,235.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,229 and 529,235.50 is: 1,137,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,229 : 529,235.50 = 529,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,229/529,235.50 = 529,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,229x = 529,235.50 × 529,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,229x = 280,090,214,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,090,214,460.25/246,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,519.20

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