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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,837 and 531,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,837 and 531,040 is: 1,142,468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,837 : 531,040 = 531,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,837/531,040 = 531,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,837x = 531,040 × 531,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,837x = 282,003,481,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,003,481,600/246,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,468.44

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