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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,282 and 531,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,282 and 531,859 is: 1,148,577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,282 : 531,859 = 531,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,282/531,859 = 531,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,282x = 531,859 × 531,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,282x = 282,873,995,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,873,995,881/246,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,577.63

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