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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,315.94 and 530,615.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,315.94 and 530,615.81 is: 1,143,056.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,315.94 : 530,615.81 = 530,615.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,315.94/530,615.81 = 530,615.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,315.94x = 530,615.81 × 530,615.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,315.94x = 281,553,140,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,553,140,475.04/246,315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,056.93

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