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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,101.63 and 530,614.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,101.63 and 530,614.13 is: 1,144,045.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,101.63 : 530,614.13 = 530,614.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,101.63/530,614.13 = 530,614.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,101.63x = 530,614.13 × 530,614.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,101.63x = 281,551,349,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,551,349,649.52/246,101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,045.07

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