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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,569 and 530,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,569 and 530,595 is: 1,141,794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,569 : 530,595 = 530,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,569/530,595 = 530,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,569x = 530,595 × 530,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,569x = 281,531,054,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,531,054,025/246,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,794.20

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