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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,807 and 524,754.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,807 and 524,754.75 is: 1,115,720.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,807 : 524,754.75 = 524,754.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,807/524,754.75 = 524,754.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,807x = 524,754.75 × 524,754.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,807x = 275,367,547,647.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,367,547,647.56/246,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115,720.17

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