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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,460 and 504,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,460 and 504,598 is: 1,033,105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,460 : 504,598 = 504,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,460/504,598 = 504,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,460x = 504,598 × 504,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,460x = 254,619,141,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,619,141,604/246,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,105.34

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