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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,304 and 530,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,304 and 530,605 is: 1,143,065.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,304 : 530,605 = 530,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,304/530,605 = 530,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,304x = 530,605 × 530,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,304x = 281,541,666,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,541,666,025/246,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,065.75

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