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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,548 and 504,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,548 and 504,748 is: 1,033,350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,548 : 504,748 = 504,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,548/504,748 = 504,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,548x = 504,748 × 504,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,548x = 254,770,543,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,770,543,504/246,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,350.68

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