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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,317 and 529,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,317 and 529,469 is: 1,138,116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,317 : 529,469 = 529,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,317/529,469 = 529,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,317x = 529,469 × 529,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,317x = 280,337,421,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,337,421,961/246,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,116.42

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