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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,402 and 529,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,402 and 529,614 is: 1,138,347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,402 : 529,614 = 529,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,402/529,614 = 529,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,402x = 529,614 × 529,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,402x = 280,490,988,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,490,988,996/246,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,347.05

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