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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,568 and 528,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,568 and 528,092 is: 1,131,051.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,568 : 528,092 = 528,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,568/528,092 = 528,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,568x = 528,092 × 528,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,568x = 278,881,160,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,881,160,464/246,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,051.72

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