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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,334 and 530,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,334 and 530,658 is: 1,143,154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,334 : 530,658 = 530,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,334/530,658 = 530,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,334x = 530,658 × 530,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,334x = 281,597,912,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,597,912,964/246,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,154.87

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