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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,366 and 531,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,366 and 531,186 is: 1,145,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,366 : 531,186 = 531,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,366/531,186 = 531,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,366x = 531,186 × 531,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,366x = 282,158,566,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,158,566,596/246,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,282.09

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