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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,408 and 529,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,408 and 529,626 is: 1,138,370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,408 : 529,626 = 529,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,408/529,626 = 529,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,408x = 529,626 × 529,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,408x = 280,503,699,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,503,699,876/246,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,370.91

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