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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,492 and 504,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,492 and 504,660 is: 1,033,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,492 : 504,660 = 504,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,492/504,660 = 504,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,492x = 504,660 × 504,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,492x = 254,681,715,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,681,715,600/246,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,225.08

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