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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,998 and 513,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,998 and 513,378 is: 1,067,040.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,998 : 513,378 = 513,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,998/513,378 = 513,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,998x = 513,378 × 513,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,998x = 263,556,970,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,556,970,884/246,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067,040.91

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