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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,315 and 529,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,315 and 529,464 is: 1,138,104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,315 : 529,464 = 529,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,315/529,464 = 529,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,315x = 529,464 × 529,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,315x = 280,332,127,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,332,127,296/246,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,104.16

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