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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,356 and 531,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,356 and 531,168 is: 1,145,250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,356 : 531,168 = 531,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,356/531,168 = 531,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,356x = 531,168 × 531,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,356x = 282,139,444,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,139,444,224/246,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,250.95

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