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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,976 and 532,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,976 and 532,352 is: 1,147,474.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,976 : 532,352 = 532,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,976/532,352 = 532,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,976x = 532,352 × 532,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,976x = 283,398,651,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,398,651,904/246,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147,474.46

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