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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,339 and 529,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,339 and 529,512 is: 1,138,199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,339 : 529,512 = 529,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,339/529,512 = 529,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,339x = 529,512 × 529,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,339x = 280,382,958,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,382,958,144/246,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,199.63

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