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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,483 and 504,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,483 and 504,621 is: 1,033,103.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,483 : 504,621 = 504,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,483/504,621 = 504,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,483x = 504,621 × 504,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,483x = 254,642,353,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,642,353,641/246,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,103.11

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