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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,601 and 538,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,601 and 538,862 is: 1,177,498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,601 : 538,862 = 538,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,601/538,862 = 538,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,601x = 538,862 × 538,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,601x = 290,372,255,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,372,255,044/246,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,498.29

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