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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,408 and 527,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,408 and 527,808 is: 1,130,569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,408 : 527,808 = 527,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,408/527,808 = 527,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,408x = 527,808 × 527,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,408x = 278,581,284,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,581,284,864/246,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130,569.16

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