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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,476.25 and 530,313.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,476.25 and 530,313.75 is: 1,141,013.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,476.25 : 530,313.75 = 530,313.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,476.25/530,313.75 = 530,313.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,476.25x = 530,313.75 × 530,313.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,476.25x = 281,232,673,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,232,673,439.06/246,476.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,013.28

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