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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,312 and 529,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,312 and 529,459 is: 1,138,096.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,312 : 529,459 = 529,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,312/529,459 = 529,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,312x = 529,459 × 529,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,312x = 280,326,832,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,326,832,681/246,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,096.53

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