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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,731 and 528,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,731 and 528,427 is: 1,131,739.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,731 : 528,427 = 528,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,731/528,427 = 528,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,731x = 528,427 × 528,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,731x = 279,235,094,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,235,094,329/246,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,739.00

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