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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,313.88 and 529,463.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,313.88 and 529,463.25 is: 1,138,106.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,313.88 : 529,463.25 = 529,463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,313.88/529,463.25 = 529,463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,313.88x = 529,463.25 × 529,463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,313.88x = 280,331,333,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,331,333,100.56/246,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,106.14

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