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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,346 and 531,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,346 and 531,144 is: 1,145,193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,346 : 531,144 = 531,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,346/531,144 = 531,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,346x = 531,144 × 531,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,346x = 282,113,948,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,113,948,736/246,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,193.95

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