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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,547 and 530,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,547 and 530,546 is: 1,141,685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,547 : 530,546 = 530,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,547/530,546 = 530,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,547x = 530,546 × 530,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,547x = 281,479,058,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,479,058,116/246,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,685.19

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