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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,472 and 504,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,472 and 504,599 is: 1,033,059.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,472 : 504,599 = 504,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,472/504,599 = 504,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,472x = 504,599 × 504,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,472x = 254,620,150,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,620,150,801/246,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,059.13

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