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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,340 and 529,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,340 and 529,514 is: 1,138,203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,340 : 529,514 = 529,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,340/529,514 = 529,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,340x = 529,514 × 529,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,340x = 280,385,076,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,385,076,196/246,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,203.61

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