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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,254 and 541,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,254 and 541,108 is: 1,189,007.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,254 : 541,108 = 541,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,254/541,108 = 541,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,254x = 541,108 × 541,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,254x = 292,797,867,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,797,867,664/246,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,007.56

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