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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,860 and 538,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,860 and 538,320 is: 1,173,897.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,860 : 538,320 = 538,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,860/538,320 = 538,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,860x = 538,320 × 538,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,860x = 289,788,422,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,788,422,400/246,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,897.85

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