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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,297 and 531,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,297 and 531,069 is: 1,145,098.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,297 : 531,069 = 531,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,297/531,069 = 531,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,297x = 531,069 × 531,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,297x = 282,034,282,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,034,282,761/246,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,098.33

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