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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,404 and 534,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,404 and 534,248 is: 1,158,345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,404 : 534,248 = 534,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,404/534,248 = 534,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,404x = 534,248 × 534,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,404x = 285,420,925,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,420,925,504/246,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158,345.34

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