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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,474 and 504,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,474 and 504,624 is: 1,033,153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,474 : 504,624 = 504,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,474/504,624 = 504,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,474x = 504,624 × 504,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,474x = 254,645,381,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,645,381,376/246,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,153.12

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