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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,399 and 529,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,399 and 529,607 is: 1,138,330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,399 : 529,607 = 529,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,399/529,607 = 529,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,399x = 529,607 × 529,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,399x = 280,483,574,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,483,574,449/246,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,330.81

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