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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,391.88 and 529,598.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,391.88 and 529,598.25 is: 1,138,326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,391.88 : 529,598.25 = 529,598.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,391.88/529,598.25 = 529,598.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,391.88x = 529,598.25 × 529,598.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,391.88x = 280,474,306,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,474,306,403.06/246,391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,326.12

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