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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,348 and 529,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,348 and 529,530 is: 1,138,235.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,348 : 529,530 = 529,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,348/529,530 = 529,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,348x = 529,530 × 529,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,348x = 280,402,020,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,402,020,900/246,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,235.43

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