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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,178 and 530,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,178 and 530,020 is: 1,141,130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,178 : 530,020 = 530,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,178/530,020 = 530,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,178x = 530,020 × 530,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,178x = 280,921,200,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,921,200,400/246,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,130.40

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