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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,322 and 533,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,322 and 533,124 is: 1,153,860.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,322 : 533,124 = 533,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,322/533,124 = 533,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,322x = 533,124 × 533,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,322x = 284,221,199,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,221,199,376/246,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153,860.39

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