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Finding the Third Proportional to 246,604 and 530,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 246,604 and 530,631 is: 1,141,787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,604 : 530,631 = 530,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,604/530,631 = 530,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,604x = 530,631 × 530,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,604x = 281,569,258,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,569,258,161/246,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,787.07

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