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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,272 and 530,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,272 and 530,208 is: 1,141,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,272 : 530,208 = 530,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,272/530,208 = 530,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,272x = 530,208 × 530,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,272x = 281,120,523,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,120,523,264/246,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,504.20

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