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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,769 and 535,819

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,769 and 535,819 is: 1,163,444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,769 : 535,819 = 535,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,769/535,819 = 535,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,769x = 535,819 × 535,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,769x = 287,102,000,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,102,000,761/246,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,444.36

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