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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,330 and 529,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,330 and 529,494 is: 1,138,163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,330 : 529,494 = 529,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,330/529,494 = 529,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,330x = 529,494 × 529,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,330x = 280,363,896,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,363,896,036/246,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,163.83

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