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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,328 and 533,137

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,328 and 533,137 is: 1,153,888.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,328 : 533,137 = 533,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,328/533,137 = 533,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,328x = 533,137 × 533,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,328x = 284,235,060,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,235,060,769/246,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153,888.56

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