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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,394 and 529,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,394 and 529,603 is: 1,138,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,394 : 529,603 = 529,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,394/529,603 = 529,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,394x = 529,603 × 529,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,394x = 280,479,337,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,479,337,609/246,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,336.72

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