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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,440 and 529,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,440 and 529,684 is: 1,138,472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,440 : 529,684 = 529,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,440/529,684 = 529,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,440x = 529,684 × 529,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,440x = 280,565,139,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,565,139,856/246,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,472.41

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