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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,228 and 530,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,228 and 530,130 is: 1,141,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,228 : 530,130 = 530,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,228/530,130 = 530,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,228x = 530,130 × 530,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,228x = 281,037,816,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,037,816,900/246,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,372.29

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