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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,729 and 528,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,729 and 528,423 is: 1,131,731.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,729 : 528,423 = 528,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,729/528,423 = 528,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,729x = 528,423 × 528,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,729x = 279,230,866,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,230,866,929/246,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,731.04

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