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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,328 and 530,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,328 and 530,638 is: 1,143,096.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,328 : 530,638 = 530,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,328/530,638 = 530,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,328x = 530,638 × 530,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,328x = 281,576,687,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,576,687,044/246,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,096.55

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