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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,336 and 529,506

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,336 and 529,506 is: 1,138,187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,336 : 529,506 = 529,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,336/529,506 = 529,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,336x = 529,506 × 529,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,336x = 280,376,604,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,376,604,036/246,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,187.70

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