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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,316 and 529,467

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,316 and 529,467 is: 1,138,112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,316 : 529,467 = 529,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,316/529,467 = 529,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,316x = 529,467 × 529,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,316x = 280,335,304,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,335,304,089/246,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,112.44

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