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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,424 and 529,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,424 and 529,664 is: 1,138,460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,424 : 529,664 = 529,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,424/529,664 = 529,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,424x = 529,664 × 529,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,424x = 280,543,952,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,543,952,896/246,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,460.35

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