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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,313 and 533,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,313 and 533,108 is: 1,153,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,313 : 533,108 = 533,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,313/533,108 = 533,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,313x = 533,108 × 533,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,313x = 284,204,139,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,204,139,664/246,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153,833.29

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