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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,248 and 539,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,248 and 539,205 is: 1,180,687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,248 : 539,205 = 539,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,248/539,205 = 539,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,248x = 539,205 × 539,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,248x = 290,742,032,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,742,032,025/246,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,687.89

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