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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,317 and 530,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,317 and 530,618 is: 1,143,061.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,317 : 530,618 = 530,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,317/530,618 = 530,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,317x = 530,618 × 530,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,317x = 281,555,461,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,555,461,924/246,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,061.43

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