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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,310 and 530,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,310 and 530,603 is: 1,143,029.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,310 : 530,603 = 530,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,310/530,603 = 530,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,310x = 530,603 × 530,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,310x = 281,539,543,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,539,543,609/246,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,029.29

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