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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,312 and 531,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,312 and 531,084 is: 1,145,093.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,312 : 531,084 = 531,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,312/531,084 = 531,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,312x = 531,084 × 531,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,312x = 282,050,215,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,050,215,056/246,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,093.28

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