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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,632 and 531,331

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,632 and 531,331 is: 1,144,671.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,632 : 531,331 = 531,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,632/531,331 = 531,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,632x = 531,331 × 531,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,632x = 282,312,631,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,312,631,561/246,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,671.54

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