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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,244 and 531,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,244 and 531,368 is: 1,146,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,244 : 531,368 = 531,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,244/531,368 = 531,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,244x = 531,368 × 531,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,244x = 282,351,951,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,351,951,424/246,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,634.85

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