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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,368 and 531,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,368 and 531,190 is: 1,145,290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,368 : 531,190 = 531,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,368/531,190 = 531,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,368x = 531,190 × 531,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,368x = 282,162,816,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,162,816,100/246,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,290.04

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