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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,284 and 535,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,284 and 535,700 is: 1,165,217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,284 : 535,700 = 535,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,284/535,700 = 535,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,284x = 535,700 × 535,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,284x = 286,974,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,974,490,000/246,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,217.76

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