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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,325 and 533,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,325 and 533,135 is: 1,153,893.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,325 : 533,135 = 533,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,325/533,135 = 533,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,325x = 533,135 × 533,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,325x = 284,232,928,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,232,928,225/246,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153,893.95

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