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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,862 and 538,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,862 and 538,324 is: 1,173,905.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,862 : 538,324 = 538,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,862/538,324 = 538,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,862x = 538,324 × 538,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,862x = 289,792,728,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,792,728,976/246,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,905.78

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