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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,321 and 530,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,321 and 530,627 is: 1,143,081.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,321 : 530,627 = 530,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,321/530,627 = 530,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,321x = 530,627 × 530,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,321x = 281,565,013,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,565,013,129/246,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,081.64

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