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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,964 and 539,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,964 and 539,126 is: 1,176,919.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,964 : 539,126 = 539,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,964/539,126 = 539,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,964x = 539,126 × 539,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,964x = 290,656,843,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,656,843,876/246,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,919.89

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