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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,209.63 and 530,084.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,209.63 and 530,084.25 is: 1,141,260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,209.63 : 530,084.25 = 530,084.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,209.63/530,084.25 = 530,084.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,209.63x = 530,084.25 × 530,084.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,209.63x = 280,989,312,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,989,312,098.06/246,209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,260.47

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