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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,661 and 528,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,661 and 528,313 is: 1,131,571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,661 : 528,313 = 528,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,661/528,313 = 528,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,661x = 528,313 × 528,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,661x = 279,114,625,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,114,625,969/246,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,571.78

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