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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,352 and 531,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,352 and 531,160 is: 1,145,235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,352 : 531,160 = 531,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,352/531,160 = 531,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,352x = 531,160 × 531,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,352x = 282,130,945,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,130,945,600/246,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,235.05

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