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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,323 and 533,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,323 and 533,131 is: 1,153,886.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,323 : 533,131 = 533,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,323/533,131 = 533,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,323x = 533,131 × 533,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,323x = 284,228,663,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,228,663,161/246,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153,886.01

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