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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,326 and 533,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,326 and 533,134 is: 1,153,884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,326 : 533,134 = 533,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,326/533,134 = 533,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,326x = 533,134 × 533,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,326x = 284,231,861,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,231,861,956/246,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153,884.94

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