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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,282 and 531,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,282 and 531,858 is: 1,148,573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,282 : 531,858 = 531,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,282/531,858 = 531,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,282x = 531,858 × 531,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,282x = 282,872,932,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,872,932,164/246,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,573.31

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