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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,516 and 532,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,516 and 532,317 is: 1,149,464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,516 : 532,317 = 532,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,516/532,317 = 532,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,516x = 532,317 × 532,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,516x = 283,361,388,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,361,388,489/246,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,464.49

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