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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,268 and 531,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,268 and 531,904 is: 1,148,837.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,268 : 531,904 = 531,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,268/531,904 = 531,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,268x = 531,904 × 531,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,268x = 282,921,865,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,921,865,216/246,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,837.30

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