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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,734 and 528,434

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,734 and 528,434 is: 1,131,755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,734 : 528,434 = 528,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,734/528,434 = 528,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,734x = 528,434 × 528,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,734x = 279,242,492,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,242,492,356/246,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,755.22

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