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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,458 and 504,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,458 and 504,571 is: 1,033,003.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,458 : 504,571 = 504,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,458/504,571 = 504,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,458x = 504,571 × 504,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,458x = 254,591,894,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,591,894,041/246,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,003.17

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