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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,432 and 532,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,432 and 532,224 is: 1,149,454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,432 : 532,224 = 532,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,432/532,224 = 532,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,432x = 532,224 × 532,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,432x = 283,262,386,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,262,386,176/246,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,454.56

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