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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,294 and 531,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,294 and 531,879 is: 1,148,608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,294 : 531,879 = 531,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,294/531,879 = 531,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,294x = 531,879 × 531,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,294x = 282,895,270,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,895,270,641/246,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,608.05

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