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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,624 and 538,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,624 and 538,902 is: 1,177,563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,624 : 538,902 = 538,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,624/538,902 = 538,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,624x = 538,902 × 538,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,624x = 290,415,365,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,415,365,604/246,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,563.28

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