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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,438 and 529,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,438 and 529,680 is: 1,138,464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,438 : 529,680 = 529,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,438/529,680 = 529,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,438x = 529,680 × 529,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,438x = 280,560,902,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,560,902,400/246,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,464.45

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