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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,840 and 532,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,840 and 532,068 is: 1,146,882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,840 : 532,068 = 532,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,840/532,068 = 532,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,840x = 532,068 × 532,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,840x = 283,096,356,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,096,356,624/246,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,882.02

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