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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,312 and 533,106

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,312 and 533,106 is: 1,153,829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,312 : 533,106 = 533,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,312/533,106 = 533,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,312x = 533,106 × 533,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,312x = 284,202,007,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,202,007,236/246,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153,829.32

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