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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,551 and 530,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,551 and 530,558 is: 1,141,718.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,551 : 530,558 = 530,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,551/530,558 = 530,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,551x = 530,558 × 530,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,551x = 281,491,791,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,491,791,364/246,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,718.31

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