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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,290.63 and 530,575.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,290.63 and 530,575.31 is: 1,142,999.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,290.63 : 530,575.31 = 530,575.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,290.63/530,575.31 = 530,575.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,290.63x = 530,575.31 × 530,575.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,290.63x = 281,510,162,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,510,162,234.47/246,290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,999.91

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