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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,308 and 529,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,308 and 529,452 is: 1,138,084.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,308 : 529,452 = 529,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,308/529,452 = 529,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,308x = 529,452 × 529,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,308x = 280,319,420,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,319,420,304/246,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,084.92

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