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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,289.97 and 530,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,289.97 and 530,574 is: 1,142,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,289.97 : 530,574 = 530,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,289.97/530,574 = 530,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,289.97x = 530,574 × 530,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,289.97x = 281,508,769,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,508,769,476/246,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,997.30

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