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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,473 and 504,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,473 and 504,622 is: 1,033,149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,473 : 504,622 = 504,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,473/504,622 = 504,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,473x = 504,622 × 504,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,473x = 254,643,362,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,643,362,884/246,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,149.12

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