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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,888 and 531,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,888 and 531,684 is: 1,145,004.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,888 : 531,684 = 531,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,888/531,684 = 531,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,888x = 531,684 × 531,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,888x = 282,687,875,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,687,875,856/246,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,004.52

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