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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,332 and 526,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,332 and 526,360 is: 1,124,721.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,332 : 526,360 = 526,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,332/526,360 = 526,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,332x = 526,360 × 526,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,332x = 277,054,849,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,054,849,600/246,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,721.31

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