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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,466 and 504,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,466 and 504,612 is: 1,033,137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,466 : 504,612 = 504,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,466/504,612 = 504,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,466x = 504,612 × 504,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,466x = 254,633,270,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,633,270,544/246,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,137.51

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