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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,266 and 539,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,266 and 539,242 is: 1,180,763.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,266 : 539,242 = 539,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,266/539,242 = 539,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,266x = 539,242 × 539,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,266x = 290,781,934,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,781,934,564/246,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,763.62

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