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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,322 and 530,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,322 and 530,628 is: 1,143,081.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,322 : 530,628 = 530,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,322/530,628 = 530,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,322x = 530,628 × 530,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,322x = 281,566,074,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,566,074,384/246,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,081.31

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