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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,406 and 504,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,406 and 504,476 is: 1,032,832.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,406 : 504,476 = 504,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,406/504,476 = 504,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,406x = 504,476 × 504,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,406x = 254,496,034,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,496,034,576/246,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,832.13

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