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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,304 and 531,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,304 and 531,044 is: 1,144,957.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,304 : 531,044 = 531,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,304/531,044 = 531,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,304x = 531,044 × 531,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,304x = 282,007,729,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,007,729,936/246,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,957.98

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