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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,991 and 513,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,991 and 513,359 is: 1,066,992.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,991 : 513,359 = 513,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,991/513,359 = 513,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,991x = 513,359 × 513,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,991x = 263,537,462,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,537,462,881/246,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,992.17

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