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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,556 and 530,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,556 and 530,566 is: 1,141,729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,556 : 530,566 = 530,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,556/530,566 = 530,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,556x = 530,566 × 530,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,556x = 281,500,280,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,500,280,356/246,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,729.59

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