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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,754 and 535,789

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,754 and 535,789 is: 1,163,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,754 : 535,789 = 535,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,754/535,789 = 535,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,754x = 535,789 × 535,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,754x = 287,069,852,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,069,852,521/246,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,384.80

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