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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,482 and 504,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,482 and 504,640 is: 1,033,185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,482 : 504,640 = 504,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,482/504,640 = 504,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,482x = 504,640 × 504,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,482x = 254,661,529,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,661,529,600/246,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,185.10

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