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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,246 and 529,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,246 and 529,272 is: 1,137,597.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,246 : 529,272 = 529,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,246/529,272 = 529,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,246x = 529,272 × 529,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,246x = 280,128,849,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,128,849,984/246,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,597.56

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