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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,317.63 and 530,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,317.63 and 530,619 is: 1,143,062.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,317.63 : 530,619 = 530,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,317.63/530,619 = 530,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,317.63x = 530,619 × 530,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,317.63x = 281,556,523,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,556,523,161/246,317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,062.84

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