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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,680 and 534,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,680 and 534,832 is: 1,159,580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,680 : 534,832 = 534,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,680/534,832 = 534,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,680x = 534,832 × 534,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,680x = 286,045,268,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,045,268,224/246,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,580.30

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